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2025 Bed Build with Sleep in Heavenly Peace Gets 85 Kids Off the Floor

Date: Jan 31, 2025 11:06:14 AM | Author: Connie Coon

C.D. Smith Construction and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteers at 2025 Bed Build Event in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

2025 Bed Build with Sleep in Heavenly Peace: 85 Kids Off the Floor

Earlier this month, C.D. Smith and the Fond du Lac community came together for the 4th Annual Bed Build with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). On January 17th and 18th, volunteers built 85 beds—surpassing the goal of 80 beds and ensuring that 85 children now have a safe and comfortable place to sleep. This effort reflects SHP’s motto: “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town®.”

C.D. Smith Construction and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteers at 2025 Bed Build Event in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

A Lifeline for Local Families

SHP is a national non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the hidden crisis of child bedlessness. Across the country, thousands of children don't have their own beds, resorting to sleeping on floors, couches, or makeshift arrangements.

C.D. Smith Construction and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteers at 2025 Bed Build Event in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

SHP’s Fond du Lac chapter has been addressing this issue locally, delivering over 1,000 beds since its inception. The January Bed Build was particularly crucial as it replenished SHP’s dwindling stock during the winter months, allowing the chapter to continue delivering beds without pause.

C.D. Smith Construction Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteers at 2025 Bed Build Event in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Tom Otte, SHP Fond du Lac Chapter President, emphasized the importance of this event:

“This January indoor build really hits the sweet spot for us, as it is crucial to keeping us afloat until warm weather. With an over-a-bed-per-day delivery rate, we were just 22 days from running out of beds. Thanks to this build, we can keep going strong.”

C.D. Smith Construction and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteer Students at 2025 Bed Build Event in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Changing Lives One Bed at a Time

Each bed comes fully furnished with a mattress, sheets, comforter, and pillow, but the impact goes beyond providing bedroom furniture. A proper bed contributes to a child’s health, emotional well-being, and ability to thrive academically.

C.D. Smith Construction and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteers deliver beds to kids in need following Bed Build Event

In addition to building beds, some volunteers joined delivery teams. Seeing the joy on the families' faces as they received their new beds was a reminder of why this mission matters.

C.D. Smith Construction and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteers deliver beds to kids in need following Bed Build Event

Supporting the Mission Beyond the Build
In addition to building 85 beds, we presented the Fond du Lac chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace with a monetary donation in the days following the event. This contribution helps cover essential costs like mattresses, bedding, and tools, ensuring SHP can continue its mission of providing children with a safe and comfortable place to sleep.

C.D. Smith Construction and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Fond du Lac Wisconsin Chapter with giant donation check following Bed Build Event

A Growing Need

The need for beds in Fond du Lac County remains high. As children age and need their own beds, families move into the area, and the chapter expands its geographic reach, the demand for beds continues to grow.

Wooden bed frames ready for delivery from Bed Build Event with C.D. Smith Construction and Sleep in Heavenly Peace

To date, the Fond du Lac chapter has delivered over 1,000 beds—an incredible milestone that highlights the ongoing need and the impact of community support. Notably, over one-third of these beds have been built through events like the annual Bed Build and Walleye Weekend builds hosted and sponsored by C.D. Smith.

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How You Can Help

The success of initiatives like the January Bed Build is made possible by dedicated volunteers and generous donations. Whether you’re interested in participating in future builds or contributing bedding or funds, your support can make a difference in a child’s life.

To learn more about Sleep in Heavenly Peace and how you can get involved in their mission to ensure every child has a bed of their own, visit shpbeds.org.

Together, we can continue making sure that no child sleeps on the floor in our town—or anywhere else. 

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