HERRIN, Ill. (WSIL) -- Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a nonprofit focused on providing beds to children in need, has acquired Sterling Mattress Factory in Herrin, Illinois. This marks the first acquisition in the organization's history, aiming to bolster its mission of ensuring no child sleeps on the floor.
The acquisition will allow SHP to produce more than 10,000 mattresses annually, supporting up to 184 chapters within a 500-mile radius.
“This is an exciting step for SHP,” said Jordan Allen, Executive Director of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. “Our mission has always been simple: No kid sleeps on the floor in our town. This acquisition is a core component of our long-range strategic plan and one of our key strategic priorities. We’re ensuring that our mattress supply is reliable, affordable