Gary Burns

Gary Burns is the Chapter President of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) for the Houston Central West chapter in Texas.34 He started this chapter about three years ago to address the growing need for beds for children in the area.6

Role and Responsibilities

As Chapter President, Gary Burns oversees the operations of the SHP chapter that services 20 zip codes in the Houston area.4 His primary focus is on building and delivering beds to children who don't have one, aligning with SHP's motto: "No kid sleeps on the floor in our town!"2

Impact and Motivation

Burns was motivated to start the chapter after learning about the significant number of children sleeping on floors in his community. He noted that while many charities provide clothing, meals, and toys for families in need, there was a gap in addressing the basic need for proper beds.26

Chapter Activities

Under Gary Burns' leadership, the chapter:

• Organizes bed-building events where volunteers come together to construct beds for children in need5
• Delivers completed beds, complete with mattresses, pillows, and bedding, to families1
• Covers a service area of 20 zip codes in the Houston region4

Contact Information

For those interested in volunteering or supporting the Houston Central West chapter:

• Phone: 832-795-2759
• Email: Gary.Burns@SHPbeds.org7

Gary Burns' dedication to providing beds for children in need demonstrates the significant impact that Sleep in Heavenly Peace has on communities across the United States.