BELL COUNTY, Texas — Bell County’s newest nonprofit, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, will launch Nov. 1 with the mission of providing beds to children in need.

The organization’s motto, “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in our Town,” reflects its commitment to tackling a problem that affects an estimated 3% of local children, or more than 1,000 kids.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace, or SHP, is a volunteer-driven group dedicated to building and delivering hand-made, fully furnished beds. The Temple chapter will officially begin bed assembly events in February 2026, though volunteers can participate sooner at nearby locations. The Waco branch will host its next bed-building event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 8.

The nonprofit will kick off its launch with a friend-raising event at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the

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