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Sleep in Heavenly Peace asks Rural Retreat for temporary indoor space to build beds
Summary
Randy Hales, representing Sleep in Heavenly Peace, told the Rural Retreat council the volunteer group needs indoor space and storage to build and deliver beds for children; council members agreed to inspect an unused town building for temporary use.
Randy Hales, representing the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace, told the Rural Retreat Town Council that the volunteer-led chapter is working to "get kids off the floor so they can sleep in a bed" and is seeking indoor space to assemble and store beds.
Hales said the local effort has been active in neighboring counties and recounted activity in the area: he initially reported the chapter "have delivered 19 beds so far," corrected that to "22," and said the group was "delivering 3" and had "7 more delivered this week." He said each bed costs "between $250 and $300" and estimated that, when operating, volunteers could "build 40 beds in 4 hours with 60 to 80 unskilled volunteers." Hales added the chapter holds a certificate of insurance and can provide proof on request.
Council members asked how families are referred to the program; Hales and a co-presenter described an online application and coordination with local social-service partners and the care portal, saying referrals can come through shpbeds.org or through local Department of Social Services contacts. The presenters said the program requires new mattresses, sheets and pillows and cannot accept used bedding for safety and insurance reasons.
A council member offered that the town "has a building down here that we're not using at this time," noting any use would be temporary and might require a propane heater. The town manager said the council would "take him down and let him take a look at it" and that a follow-up decision would be made after members inspect the space.
Hales asked for help with volunteer recruitment, storage and occasional vehicle availability for deliveries; council members suggested connecting him with local churches and volunteer networks. The presentation concluded with the council agreeing to review the proposed temporary facility and report back.
The council moved on to correspondence and other agenda items; no formal vote on providing space was recorded during the meeting.
