Volunteers collaborate in a Sleep in Heavenly Peace workshop assembling beds for children in their community. Each piece of wood, fastener, and volunteer effort moves the organization closer to ending the crisis of children without a bed.
A nationwide charity is calling on those with donor-advised funds to direct their charitable contributions toward kids who currently sleep on the floor
POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a national nonprofit that crafts and delivers beds for kids in need, is urging those who hold donor-advised funds (DAFs) to submit grant recommendations to SHP on DAF Day, which falls on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
Occurring annually on the second Thursday of October, DAF Day is a nationwide initiative that unites donors, charitable organizations, and DAF sponsors with the goal of motivating individuals to deploy funds already reserved in their donor-advised accounts toward the issues that matter most to them. Per the event’s organizers, over $360 billion currently resides in donor-advised funds, and 67% of DAF contributions are less than $1,000. This form of giving is accessible to donors of all financial means.
For Sleep in Heavenly Peace, those funds can translate into something that enables a child to flourish. SHP delivers beds free of charge to children between the ages of 3 and 17 who are currently sleeping on the floor, on couches, on air mattresses, or who are sharing a bed with parents or siblings. This includes youngsters entering foster care situations and households transitioning from shelters or short-term accommodations into their own residences—occasions when having a bed can transform a new environment into a secure space. The organization currently estimates that more than 100,000 beds are needed right now across its network of chapters.
“A donor-advised fund reflects a choice someone has already made to be generous,” stated Jordan Allen, CEO and Executive Director of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. “DAF Day provides an opportunity to decide where that generosity will be directed. We take the trust behind every donation very seriously, and since 95.1% of our spending goes straight to our charitable programs, donors can be confident that their grant is being managed responsibly and allocated where it’s intended. When it reaches SHP, it becomes a bed, a new mattress, a pillow, and bedding for a child who has never had their own space to rest. It’s more than just a bed. It’s a place to dream.”
— Reasons SHP Aligns Well with DAF Giving —
Those who hold donor-advised funds typically give with a strategic approach, seeking out organizations that will manage their grants responsibly. Sleep in Heavenly Peace has earned Candid GuideStar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency, the top tier of acknowledgment for financial openness and accountability.
Additionally, in 2025, SHP was listed among South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond’s Angel charities, an award bestowed upon organizations that demonstrate remarkable stewardship of philanthropic resources. SHP received this recognition for allocating 95.1% of its overall expenditures to charitable activities. The Better Business Bureau suggests donating to charities that commit at least 65% of their spending to programs.
— Steps to Give to SHP via a Donor-Advised Fund —
Contributors can suggest a grant to Sleep in Heavenly Peace by following these simple steps:
1. Sign in to your DAF provider’s online portal.
2. Look up Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc. (EIN: 46-4346568), a
