Every child deserves a safe, comfortable place to sleep.
For thousands of children across the country, that simple need is still unmet. Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) works to change that by building and delivering beds to children who are sleeping on floors, couches, air mattresses, or sharing beds with parents or siblings.
If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), there’s another meaningful way you can help. This October, DAF Day offers an opportunity to use your donor-advised fund to support causes that matter to you, including the mission to make sure no kid sleeps on the floor in our town.
What Is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving account established through a sponsoring charitable organization. You contribute assets to the fund and may then recommend grants to eligible charitable organizations over time.
According to the Internal Revenue Service’s explanation of donor-advised funds, once you contribute assets to a DAF, the sponsoring organization has legal control of those assets while you retain advisory privileges regarding how the funds are distributed. Think of a DAF as a charitable giving account that can help you organize and plan your philanthropy.
DAFs may be funded with cash and, depending on the sponsoring organization, certain other assets such as publicly traded securities. Because the rules surrounding charitable deductions can vary depending on the type of contribution and your individual circumstances, it’s always a good idea to consult your financial or tax advisor.
What Is DAF Day?
DAF Day is a national giving day dedicated to donor-advised fund philanthropy. In 2026, DAF Day falls on Thursday, October 8. It is held on the second Thursday of October and brings donors, nonprofits, and donor-advised fund providers together around charitable giving.
The goal is simple: encourage people with DAFs to put their charitable dollars to work for the causes they care about.
According to DAF Day organizers, more than $360 billion is currently committed in donor-advised funds, making DAFs an increasingly important part of charitable giving.
And DAF giving isn’t only for large donors. The DAF Day FAQ notes that 67% of DAF gifts are under $1,000, demonstrating that donors at many giving levels participate.
Why Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund?
One of the biggest advantages of a DAF is flexibility. You can contribute to your donor-advised fund and then recommend grants to charities as part of your ongoing charitable giving strategy. For families, a DAF can also be a way to involve multiple generations in conversations about giving and the causes they want to support.
DAFs can also make it easier to keep charitable giving organized throughout the year.
If you already have a donor-advised fund, DAF Day is a natural reminder to take a look at your account and consider where you want your charitable dollars to make an impact.
Why Give to Sleep in Heavenly Peace?
At Sleep in Heavenly Peace, we believe a bed is a basic need, not a luxury.
A safe, comfortable bed gives a child a place to sleep, rest, dream, and simply be a kid.
SHP provides beds at no cost to children ages 3–17 who are sleeping in undesirable conditions, including on floors, couches, air mattresses, or in beds shared with parents or siblings.
And the need remains significant. Sleep in Heavenly Peace currently reports more than 100,000 beds needed now, alongside hundreds of thousands of beds already delivered to children.
Your charitable giving can help turn that need into action.
How to Donate to Sleep in Heavenly Peace Through a DAF
If you have a donor-advised fund, giving to Sleep in Heavenly Peace can be a simple way to support children in need.
- Log in to your donor-advised fund
Visit your DAF provider’s website and log in to your charitable account. - Search for Sleep in Heavenly Peace
When prompted to select a charitable organization, search for:
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.
Our federal tax ID/EIN is 46-4346568.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. - Recommend your grant
Choose the amount you’d like to recommend and complete your DAF provider’s grant process.
If you would like your gift to support a particular Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter, be sure to follow the instructions provided by your DAF provider and SHP. You can also visit our donation page to learn more about giving and other ways to support our mission. - Make an impact
Once your grant is processed, your charitable dollars can help Sleep in Heavenly Peace build and deliver beds to children who need them.
Can You Use a DAF for Any Charity?
DAFs are designed to support eligible charitable organizations, but individual sponsoring organizations may have their own policies and procedures for recommending grants.
If you’re considering a gift to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, check with your DAF provider to confirm the grant process and any requirements.
You can also verify an organization’s tax-exempt status through the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. And remember: charitable giving and tax rules can be complicated. The IRS provides detailed information about charitable contribution deductions, but your individual tax situation is unique. Consider talking with your tax or financial advisor before making a significant charitable contribution.
Make DAF Day Count
DAF Day is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder that charitable dollars sitting in an account can become something tangible for someone who needs help. For a child sleeping on the floor, that help can look like a bed of their own. A mattress. A pillow. Clean bedding. A safe place to rest. And the opportunity to wake up ready for another day. This DAF Day, October 8, consider recommending a grant to Sleep in Heavenly Peace and helping us work toward a world where no kid sleeps on the floor in our town.
Give a Child a Bed Through Your Donor-Advised Fund
If you have a donor-advised fund, consider making Sleep in Heavenly Peace part of your charitable giving this October. Learn more about donating to Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Together, we can give children more than a bed. We can give them a place to dream.
