Pekin Schools partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace for Community Service Day

Pekin Schools are proud to announce a partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Washington/Keokuk County as part of their upcoming Community Service Day, focused on helping children in need in Keokuk County.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that no child sleeps on the floor. The organization provides beds to children ages 3–17 who are currently sleeping on floors, sofas, or other unsafe and uncomfortable conditions. Through this partnership, Pekin Schools will play a hands-on role in making a difference for local families.

On April 8, Pekin students and volunteers will help build beds that will be delivered to children in our community. In preparation for the bed build, Pekin Schools are currently hosting a Community Bedding Drive to ensure that every bed delivered includes a complete and comfortable bedding set.

The bedding drive is accepting new, unopened twin-size items, including: Sheet sets, Comforters, Bed-in-a-bag sets, Standard pillows, Waterproof mattress protectors.

Because the beds are delivered to children ages 3–17, neutral or kid-friendly colors and patterns are encouraged.

To make donating even easier, organizers have also created an Amazon storefront where community members can purchase needed bedding items online, which will be shipped directly to the school. Items may also be purchased from local stores and dropped off in person.

For those unable to donate bedding items, monetary donations are also welcome. All donated funds will be used to purchase needed bedding supplies, with every dollar staying within the Washington/Keokuk County chapter to directly support local children and families.

Community members are encouraged to rally their workplaces, schools, churches, clubs, and friend groups to participate in the bedding drive. Every contribution—large or small—helps move the mission forward.

All bedding and monetary donations may be dropped off or sent to Christy Gambell at the Pekin High School Office. Families in need of a bed or individuals with questions about the project are also encouraged to contact Christy Gambell for more information.

Together, through community service and collaboration, Pekin Schools and Sleep in Heavenly Peace are working to ensure that no child in our community sleeps on the floor.

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