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No Kid Sleeps on the Floor: The Movement Changing Lives|(feat. Luke Mickelson)
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What if a single handmade bed could spark a global movement?
In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, we sit down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the nonprofit organization on a mission to ensure that “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.”
What started in a garage with one bunk bed has grown into more than 400 chapters across 47 states and 4 countries — delivering over 350,000 beds to children in need.
In this powerful and inspiring conversation, we explore:
🛏️ What child bedlessness really means
🏠 How Sleep in Heavenly Peace began
💥 The moment Luke realized this was bigger than a single project
🌎 How communities can get involved
❤️ The joy of service and “Humans Helping Humans”
⚡ Finding purpose in tiny moments Luke shares the heart behind the mission, the challenges of scaling a nonprofit, and the profound impact that something as simple as a bed can have on a child’s confidence, safety, and future.
This episode is a reminder that ordinary people can do extraordinary things — and that sometimes the smallest acts create the biggest ripple effects.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make a difference in your community, this conversation will inspire you.
🔗 Learn more about Sleep in Heavenly Peace and how to get involved at shpbeds.org
👍 Share this episode with someone who believes in service. www.traveltimestories.com
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