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Local nonprofit seeks new twin beds for children; county leaders thank court partners and outline July Fourth plans
Summary
A local nonprofit, Sleeping Heavenly Peace, asked county leaders to help publicize its program that builds and donates new twin beds for children; the District Court thanked county staff for assistance during a move, the board issued a proclamation thanking the Christian Life Center and Pastor Justin Ferguson for hosting the court, and members outlined a July Fourth schedule for the courthouse square.
A Johnson County resident and nonprofit leader told county officials about a program that builds and delivers new twin beds and bedding to children in the county, while county leaders used their meeting to thank partners who helped house the District Court and to preview courthouse-square Fourth of July activities.
"My name is David Hatchet. My wife and I, we are the president and vice president of a nonprofit ... It's called Sleeping Heavenly Peace," said David Hatchet during the public-comment period, describing a volunteer-run effort that custom-builds and delivers new twin beds, mattresses, sheets and pillows to children who otherwise sleep on the floor. Hatchet said his group works with Junior Auxiliary, Rotary Clubs and other volunteers and maintains Walmart and Amazon wish lists for needed items. He noted the group had recently received a large pillow donation of about 250 pillows from Walking Faith Ministries.
Miranda, who identified herself as with District Court, thanked county leadership and road department staff for help relocating court operations during renovations and praised county investment in a facility that will serve staff and the public for years. The board read a proclamation recognizing the Christian Life Center and Pastor Justin Ferguson for providing space to host the Johnson County District Court during renovations and for their partnership with local government.
Members also discussed community programming at the JCPL community complex and the schedule for July Fourth at the courthouse square: an 8 a.m. farmers market, a 10 a.m. children’s bubble show organized by the library, an 11 a.m. program featuring a speaker and possibly the high school band, vendors and food, and a noon end to allow residents to attend evening fireworks elsewhere.
Hatchet said the nonprofit needs new twin mattresses and bedding (items must be new and in the box) and invited county staff and volunteers to help spread the word and participate in upcoming build days.
