Helping Children in Need Sleep Better

All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. Across the US, too many boys and girls go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health.

That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace® comes in... a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need.

Sand / Build / Assemble / Brand / Deliver

As of January 2021, the Meridian Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) chapter has accomplished:

600 + Volunteers forever changed
240 Beds built
100 Beds Delivered
100 Children off the floor
Countless success stories

With permission from a parent/guardian, you can learn more about the local SHP chapter at: https://www.facebook.com/SHPMeridian

Build Days

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is where it is today because of the passionate volunteers who believe in the mission of getting kids off the floor and into beds. In exchange for just a few hours of your time, you can make a direct, permanent impact in the quality of life for dozens of kids in your community.

Build Days are meant for communities to come together to serve.

Don’t be intimidated by the noise, the sawdust, or the fact you may have never touched a power tool before. SHP is simply looking for willing hearts to help turn lumber into bunks and will teach you everything you need to know.

Preparing for a Build Day

There are several things you can do ahead of a Build Day to prepare.

Share what you're doing

Share Build Day event information on your social media accounts
Tell people about SHP and your involvement

Watch a video to get a good understanding of how SHP works

Dress appropriately

Take into consideration that Build Days will happen outdoors
Your clothes will get dirty and dusty
Closed-toed shoes are required
Hats or visors are recommended
Bring plenty of sunscreen
SHP will provide eye protection, hearing protection, dust masks, and disposable gloves

What to Bring to a Build Day

Guess what? We make this easy too! We provide all of the tools and materials you will need to make bunk beds, so there is no need for you to bring anything. Our gracious sponsors and donors make this possible. You only need to bring closed toes shoes, and water container / hat (optional).

What to Expect During a Build Day

During Build Days, we like to make the most of our time for efficiency's sake, but we also like everyone to have fun! Volunteers age 12+ help build our beds, so the entire process is very family friendly and provides a great experience for many ages.

Experienced volunteers will teach you the different stages of the construction process and then assign you to a station. Experiencing the buzz, energy, and excitement of dozens of volunteers throughout all the stations working side-by-side is super fun. And at the end of the event, what was once a giant pile of lumber is now components that SHP can use to get a local child off the floor and into a bed of their very own!