Arizona charities and churches are joining forces to dramatically increase the number of children receiving new beds, with a high‑profile deilvery slated for 65 kids on Saturday morning in Arcadia. The effort, coordinated by the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace, has grown from an annual goal of 100 beds eight years ago to a monthly target of 450, according to chapter president Joe Genovese .

Arcadia delivery set for 65 children, backed by Sanderson Ford

Volunteers will converge in the Arcadia neighborhood on Saturday to drop off beds for 65 children,a one‑day push that showcases the program’s new scale. The event is sponsored by local car dealer Sanderson Ford and includes participants from national charity leagues, teenage girls with their mothers, and boys’ team charity teens with their parents. Organizers also expect visitors from across Arizona who want to replicate the model in other cities.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace scales from 100 annual beds to 450 monthly

Joe Genovese, chapter president for Sleep in Heavenly Peace , explained that the organization now aims to place beds for 450 children each month, a stark contrast to the 100‑bed annual target set eight years ago . This surge reflects a broader network of chapters across the United States, each focused on proviidng both beds and bedding to families in need.

Christ Church Lutheran contributes 50 volunteers, five‑year partnership

Pastor Dave Schmitt of Christ Church Lutheran highlighted the church’s five‑year involvement, noting that nine teams from the congregation will deliver dozens of beds during the Arcadia event. About 50 volunteers, ranging from 12‑year‑old youths to senior members, are slated to help, underscoring the intergenerational commitment to the cause.

Expansion plans target Tucson and Flagstaff

Organizers are actively scouting Tucson and Flagstaff for new chapters, with visitors at the Arcadia event gathering insights on how to launch similar programs. The expansion strategy hinges on replicating the partnership model that links churches, youth groups, and local businesses.

Who will fund the next wave of deliveries?

While Sanderson Ford sponsors the current weekend, the long‑term financing model remains unclear. The source does not name additional corporate partners or grant sources that will sustain the 450‑beds‑per‑month ambition, leaving donors and municipal officials as potential next contributors.

According to the report, the coalition’s rapid growth demonstrates both community enthusiasm and a pressing need for safe sleeping environments among Arizona’s underserved families.