Every child deserves a bed to sleep on.
That’s the message from Sleep In Heavenly Peace (SHP), an organization that builds and distributes beds and mattresses to kids aged three to 17 who don’t have one.
The international organization launched in B.C. a few years ago with Vernon being the first and only chapter. Vernon resident Leo Campeau wanted to expand their reach and has taken the presidential role to launch SHP Kelowna.
Campeau said they desperately need volunteers. “Without people, it doesn’t matter what we do as an executive, it doesn’t work.”
The Kelowna chapter of SHP is in need of five or six volunteers to take on executive roles, but Campeau said they don’t need people with great skill. “Just tell us you’re interested and we’ll talk.”
SHP also needs local volunteers to make quilts for the beds and a team to come together on build days to help put the beds together. Campeau said no woodworking background is required to assist as all the beds have templates and the wood is pre-cut. Rona has sponsored build days in Vernon in past years.
Despite it being a volunteer position, Campeau said there’s no greater reward than seeing a child climb onto their very own bed for the first time.
Anyone interested in learning more about SHP or wants to get involved in either Kelowna or Vernon is encouraged to visit the organization’s Facebook page or contact Campeau directly at
Parents in need of beds for their children can apply at shpbeds.ca.
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