BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- At KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon's youth—through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships.

This month we’re spotlighting Sleep in Heavenly Peace , a nonprofit organization committed to building beds for children in need.

"Our end mission is to get kids in beds who don't have beds, that are sleeping on the floor or on couches,” said Joseph Myers, the chapter president.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a national organization but the Central Oregon chapter started making a difference in our community in 2020.

"In a lot of cases, these kids are 6, 7, 8 years old and they've never had a bed. So this is the first thing that they've been able to call their very own,” said Myers.

Since its start 5 years ago, its

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