Naperville firefighters to build beds for children

Working in partnership with the national nonprofit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace, the Naperville Professional Firefighters for a Cause and the Naperville Fire Department are helping to provide area children in need a comfortable place to rest.

The two firefighters organization want to live up to Sleep in Heavenly Peace's motto, "No Child Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town," to the Naperville community by building and delivering 40 beds to children this summer and fall.

Volunteers are needed to help at a bed-building event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Naperville Fire Station 4, 1971 Brookdale Road. Financial and in-kind donations from individuals and businesses also are needed and appreciated.

In addition to lacking food and clothing, many children in need go without a bed - or even a pillow - to sleep on, according to SHP. This can affect their happiness and well-being. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a growing organization with chapters in many states that builds, assembles and delivers bunk beds to families in need.

"As firefighters and paramedics, we have a lens into areas of need in the community that many people don't see," says Naperville firefighter/paramedic Phil Carmody, who is one of the event organizers and active in Firefighters for a Cause.

"NPFFC members have the opportunity to develop strong relationships in the community, which has helped us find paths to support those needs. We are honored to partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to bring their mission to the Naperville community."

Visit https://npffc.org/events/bunkbed-buildout/ to learn more, sign up to help or to apply for a bunk. Sponsorship packages are available. Contact Phil Carmody for more details at philcarmody@npffc.org.