SHP - Charleston SC

Chad Rountree leads the Lowcountry chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, coordinating bed-building and delivery initiatives throughout Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties in South Carolina. His work addressing bed poverty earned recognition from WCBD News 2's "Everyday Hero" program in 2023. Through partnerships with Berkeley Electric Cooperative and Mattress Firm, Rountree organizes regular construction events in Mount Pleasant and Summerville. The Sleep in Heavenly Peace program identifies children sleeping on floors and provides them with complete bed setups including frames, mattresses, and bedding. Rountree manages volunteer recruitment, material sourcing, and delivery logistics for the chapter's bed-building operations. The organization maintains specific building standards and safety protocols while coordinating with social services to reach families in need. Local businesses contribute materials, workspace, and volunteer teams for the chapter's construction days. Rountree facilitates these corporate partnerships while overseeing the technical aspects of bed assembly and distribution. The program serves families across the tri-county Lowcountry region through a verified referral system.