- November 1, 2024
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The Windermere Police Department Foundation, Inc. partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to host an annual bunk bed build event on Saturday, Oct. 8.
SHP is a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. The organization has grown steadily over time and they’re working on opening more chapters in different states to serve more people.
“At SHP, we fully believe that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional and mental support that a child needs,” the organization said. “When it was brought to our attention that the need for beds went far beyond our own neighborhoods, we stepped up and took initiative. So many great charities provide clothing, meals, and toys to families in need. But as wonderful as this aid is, few organizations offer suitable beds and bedding to the kids in these families.”
Over 150 residents, partners and organizations attended the third town build where more than 40 bunk beds were assembled for children in need.
Attendees of all ages and building skill sets were divided into groups to compose the beds from scratch by cutting wood, sanding, attaching, branding and more.
Free lunch was donated by Ellie Lou’s Brews & BBQ.