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UNLV Athletics To Build Beds Again For Area Youth Through Partnership With Sleep In Heavenly Peace

Public is invited to volunteer on April 20 at Thomas & Mack Center and/or donate online; Goal is to build 100 beds in one day.

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV Athletics is once again hosting a Bed Build Day on Saturday, April 20, in the parking lot of the Thomas & Mack Center and the public is invited to volunteer to help and/or donate online.

The athletics department has continued its partnership with Sleep In Heavenly Peace and the goal is to build 100 beds to help Las Vegas youth that are in need of a comfortable place to sleep. The event will take place from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

"We are looking forward to April 20 as we will come together as a university, athletics department and community, to help provide beds to kids sleeping on the floor in Las Vegas," said UNLV Director of Athletics Erick Harper. "All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads so we are inviting all to come out to volunteer and help make a difference."

The first bed build event with UNLV Athletics took place in 2022 and was a big success. Those interested in helping may click here to learn more and to register to volunteer. The volunteer event is open to the first 200 individuals.

Donations can be made through the website as well, by clicking here. A fundraising goal of $25,000 has been set to pay for the materials to build 100 beds. Donations are tax-deductible and any excess funds that exceed the goal will be donated directly to the Las Vegas chapter of Sleep In Heavenly Peace for additional supplies.

The organization will also accept new bedding on site that day. New twin size bedding, pillows and blankets are all encouraged.

"The Las Vegas Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is excited and grateful for the multi-year partnership that has been developed with UNLV Athletics," said Chris McDowell, chapter co-president. "Our collective efforts continue to greatly benefit children sleeping on the floor in our community."

Community Partners are also needed. Those interested may contact Sara Doty at sara.doty@unlv.edu

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