Construction programs to assist in creation of beds

The Construction programs at Jefferson, Lanier and Sam Houston high schools are working with the San Antonio Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a volunteer organization with a mission to provide twin beds and brand-new bedding to children.

The collaboration involves three components: 
• Twin bed construction and donation events
• Twin “Bed in a Bag” bedding set and pillow drive (brand new items)
• Applications from families for the donated beds and pillows

Construction students from each high school and SHP volunteers will build 40 twin beds. A total of 120 twin beds will be donated at the completion of the three build days.

The construction events will be held on the following dates:
• Lanier H.S., March 20
• Sam Houston H.S., March 21
• Jefferson H.S., April 3

Interested individuals may participate in the project by contributing a “Bed in a Bag” twin set, which includes a comforter and sheets, and/or a pillow. The project goal is to collect enough brand-new “Bed in a Bag” sets for each of the 120 twin beds.

The bedding donation sites:
• SAISD Central Office lobby, 514 W. Quincy St., 78215
• Sam Houston High School main office, 4635 E. Houston St., 78220
• Lanier High School main office, 1514 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., 78207
• Jefferson High School main office, 723 Donaldson Ave., 78201

Families in need of beds for their children may apply for consideration through the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization.

Recipient criteria:
• Location: Must live near one of the SHP chapters. (There is a San Antonio chapter.)
• Living environment: Must have an accessible house or apartment with a room large enough to fit one of the beds.
• Contact: SHP must be able to contact the recipient by phone, text, or email.
• Application: Potential recipients will need to complete an online SHP application form. If the application is accepted, recipient will need to sign an Indemnification Release Form prior to delivery. 
• Ages: Kids need to be 3-17 years old.

Click below to apply for a bed.

• Jefferson High School Bed Application
• Lanier High School Bed Application
• Sam Houston High School Bed Application