Think about the last time you had a truly good night’s sleep. Now imagine one of the kids in our community has never had that — not because they can’t sleep, but because they don’t have a bed to sleep in.

That’s the reality for too many children right here in Elkhart County. And it’s exactly why we want to shine a light on an incredible organization doing something about it: Sleep in Heavenly Peace — or as they’re known around the country, simply SHP.

No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town

That’s not just a tagline. It’s a promise. Sleep in Heavenly Peace was born from a simple but powerful idea — that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs. Too many boys and girls in our own backyard go without a bed — or even a pillow — sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. That affects their health, their happiness, and their ability to show up ready to learn every single day.

SHP’s answer to that? Volunteers who roll up their sleeves, head to a build site, and put beds together with their own hands — then personally deliver them to the families who need them most.

How It All Started

Sleep in Heavenly Peace had its start like many other great charities — in a garage. What began as building one bed for one family during the holidays quickly grew into something much bigger when a simple Facebook post asking who else could use a bed was met not just with families in need, but with a flood of neighbors eager to help. That spirit of generosity turned one bunk into a mission.

Today, SHP is a nationally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit with chapters across the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. They’ve earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, which means you can feel great knowing your support is going exactly where it should.

Right Here in Michiana

The IN-Elkhart Co. chapter serves Elkhart County and reaches into Eastern St. Joe County — including Osceola, Mishawaka, and Granger. Leading the charge locally is Chapter President Joel Conrad, alongside Volunteer Coordinator Kristy Leininger and Social Media Manager Tanner Hostetler.

And here’s the best part: you can be a part of it.

How to Get Involved

Whether you have two hours or two hundred dollars, there’s a way for you to make a difference for a child in our community tonight.

Volunteer at a Build Event — SHP regularly hosts public build events where volunteers come together to construct and assemble beds. No experience needed. Just a willing heart and a free Saturday.

Donate Bedding — New twin-size sheets, pillows, and bedding items are always needed. Drop them off at 502 S. 6th St., Goshen, IN 46526.

Make a Financial Donation — Monetary gifts help fund materials, supplies, and operations. Every dollar goes toward putting a bed under a child who needs one.

Apply for a Bed — Know a family in need? Applications can be submitted directly at

A Community That Shows Up

Here at Froggy 102.7, our Heart for Hart initiative is all about breathing life into the people and places that make Michiana great. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is exactly the kind of neighbor-helping-neighbor story we love to tell — because when our community shows up for kids, everybody wins.

So the next time you tuck your little ones in tonight, consider joining the team of volunteers making sure every child in Elkhart County gets to feel that same comfort.

Learn more, volunteer, or donate at shpbeds.org/chapter/in-elkhart-co.

No kid sleeps on the floor in our town. Let’s keep it that way.