Sleep In Heavenly Peace

Sleep in Heavenly Peace 

Mission:
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering beds to children and families in need so that no child sleeps on the floor. Sleep In Heavenly Peace mobilizes volunteers and communities to provide safe, comfortable sleeping spaces for children, believing that a bed is a basic need essential to a child’s healthy development.

Primary Conditions of Human Flourishing Supported:

• Health & Wellness – Providing children with a proper bed supports better sleep, which is critical for physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Safe, Affordable Housing – Beds contribute to a stable and safe home environment, especially for families who may otherwise lack basic furnishings.
• Education – Adequate sleep supports focus, learning, and school success, helping children thrive academically.
• Healthy Relationships & Community – Volunteer build days foster connection, teamwork, and service among community members of all ages.

Relevant Passions & Abilities:

• Passions: Community service, Child welfare, Hands-on volunteering
• Abilities: Teamwork, Willingness to learn tool skills (sawing, sanding, drilling), Reliable participation in build events

Volunteer Opportunity:
Volunteers with Sleep In Heavenly Peace can participate in Build Days where teams construct beds for children using woodworking tools and guided station processes; Bed Delivery events where finished beds are delivered to families in need; and Bedding Drives where volunteers organize or collect new bedding and linens. SHP welcomes individuals, families, groups, and organizations with or without prior experience — training is provided for build and delivery roles.

Next Step:

1.     Connect with Richard & Susan Neu (richard.neu@shpbeds.org) and (susan.neu@shpbeds.org) or Trey Hightower through Army of Normal Folks.  Trey will serve as your personal service concierge — collecting your interests, availability, and any potential barriers, and then help map you to an appropriate SHP build day, delivery team, or related volunteer event in your community.

2.     Visit: https://shpbeds.org/

Additional Contact Info:
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Primary Contact: Richard & Susan Neu
Role: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Chapter Leads