SAVANNAH, GA – On Saturday, Oct. 17Guerry Lumber sponsored a community bed build in partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, bringing volunteers together to build 100 beds for local children who do not have a bed of their own.
The build was held at Guerry Lumber, 123 W. 44th St. in Savannah, where over 100 volunteers participated throughout the day, helping construct beds that will be distributed by Sleep in Heavenly Peace to children and families in need.
The project comes as Guerry Lumber prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027 and reflects the family-owned company’s longstanding commitment to giving back to the community it has served for nearly a century.
“As we approach Guerry Lumber’s 100th anniversary, we wanted to celebrate this milestone by giving back to the community that has supported our family and our business for generations,” said Guerry Lumber President Will Wheat. “Partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build 100 beds is a meaningful way to mark 100 years while making a tangible difference for local children and families.”
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that no child sleeps on the floor. Through community-supported bed builds, volunteers construct and deliver fully furnished beds to children in need.
Founded in 1927, Guerry Lumber is a family-owned building materials company serving Savannah and the surrounding region. For nearly 100 years, the company has provided quality building materials and trusted service to contractors, builders and homeowners while remaining committed to supporting the community it calls home.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building and delivering beds to children in need. Through the support of volunteers, donors and community partners, the organization works toward its mission of ensuring that “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!”
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