The Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) campaign recently announced the addition of 10 new chapters across the United States to fight child bedlessness, including a brand-new local chapter serving Polk County, Florida.
📌 Campaign Details & Highlights
- New Chapter Locations:
- Polk County, Florida
- Calhoun County, Alabama
- Prescott, Arizona
- Vilonia, Arkansas
- West Branch, Michigan
- Chenango County, New York
- Galveston, Navarro County, Palo Pinto, and Rains/Hunt County, Texas
- Polk County Leadership: The new SHP-FL, Polk County chapter is led by Chapter President Trevor Booker.
- Core Mission: Sleep in Heavenly Peace operates under the motto “NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!®”. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit builds, assembles, and delivers twin bed frames—complete with mattresses, pillows, and bedding—to children ages 3 to 17 who are sleeping on floors, couches, or in unsafe living conditions.
🛠️ How to Get Involved
If you’re interested in helping out in Polk County or learning more:
- Request a Bed / Nominate a Child: Families in need of a bed for children residing in Polk County can submit applications online at shpbeds.org.
- Volunteer or Sponsor a Build: Community members, corporate groups, and local organizations can participate in hands-on bed build days or host sponsorship events.
- Contact Local Chapter: The Polk County chapter can be reached through the main portal or by calling 844-432-2337 (ext. 6198).
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