SHP BLOG

What’s a Bed Worth to You?

What’s a Bed Worth to You?

As the Executive Director of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, I often reflect on the profound impact of what we do. We build beds. We deliver beds. But what is a bed truly worth? Consider for a moment your own experience. After a long, demanding day at work, perhaps...

Start a New Chapter: Make a Difference in Children’s Lives

Start a New Chapter: Make a Difference in Children’s Lives

Every great movement begins with a simple decision—the choice to step forward and make a difference in your community. At Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), we believe that when you take the focus off yourself and put it on doing good things around you, you receive true...

Building More Than Beds: A Journey of Service and Growth

Building More Than Beds: A Journey of Service and Growth

At Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), we believe service is about much more than constructing beds for kids in need. Our mission of NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN! extends to building communities, transforming lives, and creating opportunities for personal growth and learning. Every bed we build demonstrates the power of service and the incredible potential that emerges when people come together with a shared purpose.

Bob and Ingrid Hirschi: Guardians of the Mission

Bob and Ingrid Hirschi: Guardians of the Mission

Bob and Ingrid Hirschi have been named the recipients of the annual Guardian of the Mission Award presented by Sleep in Heavenly Peace, honoring their exceptional Chattanooga, Tennessee chapter leadership.

The Hidden Crisis of Child Bedlessness: More Children Need Our Help Than Ever Before

The Hidden Crisis of Child Bedlessness: More Children Need Our Help Than Ever Before

What started as a local mission to help neighbors became an international movement. Today, SHP has grown to 350 chapters, with thousands of dedicated volunteers who have built and delivered more than 250,000 beds to children in need. Yet, as our reach has expanded, so has our understanding of this hidden crisis.

The numbers tell a sobering story.

2024 in Review – Dreaming Big in 2025

2024 in Review – Dreaming Big in 2025

As we reflect on an extraordinary year of service and growth at Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), one thing becomes crystal clear: when communities come together, we can achieve the seemingly impossible. Our mission to ensure no kid sleeps on the floor in our town has...

Legacy of Love: Each Quilt Tells a Story

Legacy of Love: Each Quilt Tells a Story

Every bed delivered by Sleep in Heavenly Peace tells a story - a story of community, of hope, and transformation. But some beds carry additional stories, woven into every stitch of their handmade quilts and blankets. These aren't just coverings - they're pieces of art...

GivingTuesday: A Day to Dream Big

GivingTuesday: A Day to Dream Big

GivingTuesday, held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global generosity movement that inspires people to give back to their communities. It's a day to celebrate philanthropy, doing good and to make a positive impact on the world. Why GivingTuesday...

Make a Lasting Impact: Planned Giving Essentials

Make a Lasting Impact: Planned Giving Essentials

Securing Your Legacy: Make a Lasting Impact Through Estate Planning and Sleep in Heavenly PeaceCreating a lasting legacy is a thoughtful act of love and care. By carefully planning your estate, you ensure your loved ones are protected, your wishes are honored, and...

Help Build Dreams: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Hosts 6th Annual Bunks Across America

Help Build Dreams: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Hosts 6th Annual Bunks Across America

Calling all caring neighbors! Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit dedicated to providing beds to children in need, is gearing up for its 6th annual Bunks Across America (BAA) event on Saturday, September 14, 2024. This heartwarming initiative unites SHP chapters across North America to build or deliver beds, ensuring safe and comfortable sleeping conditions for children in need.