Sleep in Heavenly Peace Welcomes 21 New Chapters Addressing Child Bedlessness

Group photo of dozens of Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter volunteers and leaders standing and seated around conference tables in a training room, smiling for a group photo. Text overlay reads "SHP, Sleep in Heavenly Peace: No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our

Volunteers from across the U.S. gathered in Lehi, Utah, for SHP's Summer 2026 Chapter Training, where new and returning chapter leadership built the skills to bring beds — and a good night's sleep — to kids in their communities.

Volunteers gather around an outdoor workstation under a blue canopy tent, assembling wooden bed frame pieces on a red table labeled "Tap Station." A drill press and lumber are set up nearby, with an SHP-branded box truck reading "No Kid Sleeps On The Floo

Volunteers learn and work during a hands-on bed-building session at chapter training, experiencing the assembly steps they'll bring back to their own communities.

A man and woman smile while kneeling and standing behind a newly assembled wooden bed frame in a bedroom, part of a bed delivery experience during SHP chapter training. A Carolina Panthers banner and sports posters decorate the wall behind them.

As part of the training experience, volunteers from the new SHP-SC, Kershaw chapter got a firsthand look at what the mission is all about — joining a real bed delivery for a child in Utah County.

Volunteers from Across the Country Unite to Bring Beds — and Hope — to Local Kids

There is SO much to learn—from fundraising and organizing builds to getting volunteers involved and, most importantly, getting beds to kids in our own community who don’t have one.”

— Kristin Raab Schlingman, chapter co-president, SHP-WI, Ozaukee County

POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the leading national non-profit organization dedicated to building beds for children in need, announces twenty-one new chapters and seven existing chapters with new leadership positions. The quarterly chapter training, held August 7-8 in Lehi, Utah, brought together 60 dedicated volunteers committed to ensuring no child sleeps on the floor in their communities.

With more than 100,000 kids currently waiting for beds nationwide, chapter expansion is critical to reaching underserved communities and sustaining SHP's mission to end child bedlessness. The training provided chapter leadership and core team members with the skills and confidence needed to successfully lead their local non-profit efforts.

"These new and renewing chapter leaders bring tremendous passion for our cause," said Amy Andrew, Director of Training at Sleep in Heavenly Peace. "Their leadership and excitement will help us reach even more children who deserve the comfort and dignity of having their own bed."

For children growing up in families living below the poverty line, a bed of their own is often out of reach, leaving kids to sleep on hard floors, crowded couches, or other inadequate arrangements. A good night's sleep is fundamental for a child's healthy development, impacting everything from physical growth to cognitive function and emotional well-being. No child should have to carry the burden of poverty into their sleep.

Since its founding in 2012, SHP has delivered nearly 400,000 beds to children in need, a number that speaks to the staggering scale of the problem. And with SHP chapters currently serving just under 30% of the U.S. population, the need in communities not yet reached remains vast. Every new chapter brings SHP one step closer to the day no child sleeps on the floor.

SHP chapters are powered by passionate volunteers, including Presidents, Vice Presidents and Core Teams. These leaders undergo a two-day immersive training program that equips them with the necessary skills to manage their local non-profit effectively. The chapter training covers leadership and management, development and fundraising, marketing strategies, and bed-building expertise.

In 2026 alone, SHP volunteers have already built 61,706 beds and delivered 51,792 to children in need, contributing more than 334,692 hours of service in pursuit of the organization's goal that no child sleeps on the floor.

"There is SO much to learn—from fundraising and organizing builds to getting volunteers involved and, most importantly, getting beds to kids in our own community who don’t have one," said Kristin Raab Schlingman, co-president of the SHP - WI, Ozaukee County chapter. "We’re excited to bring everything we learn back home to Grafton and get to work!”

With over 400 chapters and growing, SHP continues to fulfill its mission to ensure every child has a safe and comfortable bed to call their own. The following new chapters—including the first SHP chapter in North Dakota—will be based in and serve these communities:

• Tucson, Arizona
• San Luis Obispo County North, California
• Stockton, California
• Daytona Beach, Florida
• Osceola County, Florida
• Effingham County, Georgia
• Perry, Georgia
• Warner Robins, Georgia
• Buchanan County, Iowa
• Davenport, Iowa
• Marshall County, Iowa
• Scotland County, Missouri
• Cass County, North Dakota
• Erie, Pennsylvania
• Lebanon, Pennsylvania
• Kershaw County, South Carolina
• Coryell County, Texas
• Matagorda County, Texas
• Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
• Marion County, West Virginia
• Sheridan, Wyoming

Learn about volunteering, donating, or starting a chapter in your community and bringing a good night's sleep to a child near you at: shpbeds.org/start.

— About —
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is the leading 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to building and delivering beds to children in need. Our mission is simple: NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!^® With millions of children sleeping on floors, couches, or shared beds, we know a bed is a basic need for a child's well-being, supporting their physical, emotional and mental development. Powered by volunteer kindness and donor generosity, we're growing our impact across the U.S. and beyond so every child can Sleep Well and DREAM BIG. Learn more and get involved at shpbeds.org.

Leigh Ann Dufurrena
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
+1 844-432-2337 ext 5018
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