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Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds for community members across Salt Lake City

By ABC 4 · October 7, 2026 · 1 min read
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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — After only starting one year ago, the Salt Lake City chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace continues to gather support and build more beds. After only 13 months nearly 500 beds have been built by the support of local businesses and people. Laura Potts is the chapter president.

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