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Bed Build Date: Saturday, October 17
First United Methodist Church of Gadsden Hosting Community Bed Build to Serve Local Children
GADSDEN, AL — First United Methodist Church of Gadsden is partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) to host a Community Bed Build aimed at ensuring no child in the Gadsden area sleeps on the floor.
The goal of the initiative is to build at least 100 beds and raise $25,000+ to provide beds to children in need throughout the community.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national nonprofit organization with a local Gadsden chapter whose mission is “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town.” The organization builds and delivers fully furnished twin beds to children who do not have one of their own. “This is about dignity, safety, and hope,” said Jeanne Mabeus, “When churches and community members unite, we can meet real needs right here at home.”
Community members can participate by:
Local businesses, churches, and families are encouraged to participate.
GADSDEN, AL — First United Methodist Church of Gadsden is partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) to host a Community Bed Build aimed at ensuring no child in the Gadsden area sleeps on the floor.
The goal of the initiative is to build at least 100 beds and raise $25,000+ to provide beds to children in need throughout the community.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national nonprofit organization with a local Gadsden chapter whose mission is “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town.” The organization builds and delivers fully furnished twin beds to children who do not have one of their own. “This is about dignity, safety, and hope,” said Jeanne Mabeus, “When churches and community members unite, we can meet real needs right here at home.”
Community members can participate by:
- Sponsoring a bed for $250
- Making a donation in any amount
- Donating NEW twin bed-in-a-bag bedding sets
- Volunteering on Build Day (October 17) Sign up will open soon.
- Providing refreshments or sponsorship support
Local businesses, churches, and families are encouraged to participate.
Volunteer Sign-Up is Now Open!
Volunteer Registration Is Now Open!
We now need many volunteers to help make the Bed Build a success. All ages are welcome, and no previous experience is needed. Volunteers will be assigned to a station and taught everything they need to know.
Registration is online only, and each person must register individually. Volunteers under 18 must provide a parent or guardian’s name and email, and the parent or guardian must be present with them on the day of the Bed Build.
How to Sign Up:
📱 Scan the QR code in the Chestnut Foyer
📲 Use the FUMCG Church App
💻Click the Volunteer Sign-Up Link Above
We believe we are better and stronger together, and this is a wonderful opportunity to put our faith into action and make a lasting difference in the lives of children in our community.
Mark your calendar for October 17th and sign up today! We need you to help us build beds, build community, and help ensure every child has a bed to call their own.
Thank you for being part of this important mission!
We now need many volunteers to help make the Bed Build a success. All ages are welcome, and no previous experience is needed. Volunteers will be assigned to a station and taught everything they need to know.
Registration is online only, and each person must register individually. Volunteers under 18 must provide a parent or guardian’s name and email, and the parent or guardian must be present with them on the day of the Bed Build.
How to Sign Up:
📱 Scan the QR code in the Chestnut Foyer
📲 Use the FUMCG Church App
💻Click the Volunteer Sign-Up Link Above
We believe we are better and stronger together, and this is a wonderful opportunity to put our faith into action and make a lasting difference in the lives of children in our community.
Mark your calendar for October 17th and sign up today! We need you to help us build beds, build community, and help ensure every child has a bed to call their own.
Thank you for being part of this important mission!