No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town: The Sleep in Heavenly Peace Origin Story
From ”It’s A Wrap with Rap” by rrapaport
June 3, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 211
About this episode
Ron Rapaport interviews Luke Mickelson about the founding and impact of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit providing beds for children in need.
Host Ron Rapaport talks with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, about how a 2012 garage build turned into a nationwide nonprofit that makes and delivers beds for children in need. The episode explores the organization’s origin, the chapter model and volunteer build days, memorable delivery stories, leadership lessons, funding, and how listeners can donate, volunteer, or start a chapter. Through the simple mission "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town," SHP has mobilized communities to deliver tens of thousands of beds and transform lives. Sponsors: Adam Ferguson, author of "The Things You Have to Do Before I Buy You a Phone" Barbara Grassey, author of "American Expat, Moving Abroad Solo After 60" Blue Sky CBD-Click link for a 20% Discount on first order https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Links: shpbeds.org lukemickelson@shpbeds.org https://itsawrapwithrap.com
People in this episode
Host: Ron Rapaport
Guest: Luke Mickelson
Topics covered
- nonprofit
- community service
- child welfare
- volunteering
- leadership
- fundraising
Keywords
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
- beds for children
- nonprofit
- volunteer
- community
- leadership lessons
- donate
- funding
Sponsors
Adam Ferguson, Barbara Grassey, Blue Sky CBD
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Books & works: The Things You Have to Do Before I Buy You a Phone, American Expat, Moving Abroad Solo After 60
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