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Volunteers Build 10,000 Beds for 140,000 Kids

4/20/2026

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On April 19, 2026, 6,500 volunteers including Lowe's employees built over 10,000 beds at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace organized the effort to provide beds for 140,000 children.
The project used 200 miles of lumber and various materials.
The beds will be distributed to families in 36 states through Sleep in Heavenly Peace's 110 chapters.

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Story summary

On April 19, 2026, 6,500 volunteers including Lowe's employees built over 10,000 beds at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace organized the effort to provide beds for 140,000 children.
The project used 200 miles of lumber and various materials.
The beds will be distributed to families in 36 states through Sleep in Heavenly Peace's 110 chapters.