Sleep in Heavenly Peace
No kid sleeps on the floor in our town!®
Close to 800,000 children in the U.S. don’t have a bed. They end up sleeping on floors — sometimes without a mattress. A bed is a basic need for the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of a child.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a national organization answering the call to a national problem. They partner with groups like ours to build, assemble and deliver top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need — and St. Luke’s builds them right here in our parking lot.
800,000
children in the U.S. without a bed of their own
98
beds built at our last Bed Build
80
beds to build on April 24
Next Bed Build
Saturday, April 24, 2027
In St. Luke’s front parking lot. Registration opens in February.
- 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Pre-build shift
- 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Bed Build
- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Post-build shift
No experience with tools or woodworking is needed. It’s outdoors, with some heavy lifting and power tools — a great morning for families and friends to serve together. Children under 12 come with a parent.
Bring
- A filled water bottle
- A hat
- Sunscreen
- Closed-toed shoes
- Gloves and tools are provided
Join the team
Four ways to help
Most weeks
Deliver and assemble beds
No experience needed. We meet at the warehouse, load our vehicles, then deliver and assemble the beds in local families’ homes.
Join for a few hours or more: volunteers help on Tuesdays and a few Saturdays each month, 9 a.m. to noon.
At Bed Builds
Lead a station
Serve as a station leader and help at our Bed Builds.
Through the year
Help the West Orlando team
Lend a hand at other builds around the area and in the West Orlando chapter’s warehouse.
From home
Give bedding
Buy new bedding from the wishlists: twin-size sheets, pillows and bedding — especially kids’ themed bed-in-a-bag sets.
Before you ask
Questions people ask
What is Sleep in Heavenly Peace and who gets the beds?
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national nonprofit that builds and provides beds for children ages 3-17, who are without a bed. There are opportunities to volunteer and provide new bedding or financial support. Families or organizations (schools/nonprofits) can apply for beds. More information is available at https://shpbeds.org/ . The Orlando West Chapter has built and delivered more than 3,000 beds locally to ensure that No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town.®
What is the bed delivery team and how do I get involved?
There is a team of St. Luke’s volunteers who deliver beds on Tuesdays and the last Saturday of each month. You can sign up for one time or more often to join us as we deliver and assemble beds for local children. To get involved, email serve at st dot lukes dot org
When are the bed builds?
Sleep in Heavenly Peace hosts bed builds throughout the area a few times each month with opportunities to volunteer. St. Luke’s hosts a bed build in the fall and spring right on campus. We need 200 volunteers each time.
Who can participate in the Bed Build? Do I need to have experience?
The Bed builds are family friendly. No experience needed. You will be trained at the event and able to select your role, helping with other various duties, including cutting, measuring, sanding, staining, etc. All tools are provided. You can volunteer with your children; children under age 12 must be supervised at all times during the build.
