Sleep in Heavenly Peace TX-Melissa Chapter
CORE MISSION & NEED
A bed is a basic essential for a child's physical, emotional, and mental development
All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to call their own, lay their heads and dream
Approximately 2-3 percent of children in our communities don't have their own bed
The impact of bedlessness affects a child's:
School performance and attendance
Physical health and growth
Emotional well-being
Self-esteem and dignity
Family dynamics
Social development
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
Founded in 2012 in an Idaho garage by neighbors helping neighbors
Grown to 350+ active chapters across nearly every state
Now serving four countries: Canada, Bermuda and the Bahamas, and expanding
Earned GuideStar's highest transparency rating
100% volunteer-driven organization
95 cents of every dollar donated goes to building and delivering beds for children in need

Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Started Dec. 2024
Public Access started in April 2025, since April we have received applications for over 130 beds.
40 beds built this year/since founding
Over 60 local volunteers engaged
Service area is Anna, Melissa and Celina for our chapter.
Corporate partners/local businesses/community partners engaged already are HEB, Texas Roadhouse, United Methodist Church and Neighborhood Credit Union.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
No experience necessary - all training provided, families and groups welcome
Multiple ways to get involved:
Building beds
Delivering beds
Organizing bedding drives
Core Team opportunities
Administrative support
Marketing/PR assistance
Fundraising
Event management
Build managers
Volunteer managers
BUILD DAY HIGHLIGHTS
Community-building events that welcome everyone
Opportunity to learn new skills
Build relationship with our community
All tools and materials provided
Perfect for:
Corporate team building
School service projects
Faith group outreach
Family volunteering
Community organization activities

DONATION IMPACT
$250 provides a complete bed for one child
Each bed includes:
Handcrafted frame
New twin mattress
New pillow
Complete bedding set
Delivery and setup by dedicated volunteers
All donations stay local
Full transparency in fund management
Tax-deductible contributions

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Collaboration opportunities for:
Businesses
Schools
Faith organizations
Service clubs
Youth groups
Sports teams
Multiple engagement levels:
Financial sponsorship
Volunteer participation
In-kind donations
Event hosting
Bedding drives

Return on donation: 95% to direct services

EMOTIONAL IMPACT
Every bed delivery changes a family's life
Children experience improved:
Sleep quality
Academic performance
Self-confidence
Family relationships
Parents report:
Reduced stress
Better family dynamics
Improved child behavior
Enhanced home environment

CALL TO ACTION
Visit shpbeds.org to:
Apply for a bed
Volunteer
Donate
Sponsor a build
Organize a bedding drive
Start a chapter in your town
Follow us on Facebook
Share our mission
Join our Core Team