More than 150 bowlers from over 50 Treasure Valley companies raised $50,000 for Sleep in Heavenly Peace during Layton Construction's fifth annual Rockin' Series event, according to a September 30 report.
The fundraiser, titled Rockin' the Pins, took place on Friday, Sept. 25, at Big Al's in Meridian, Idaho. The proceeds are designated to provide 185 beds for children in the Boise community.
The event was held to support Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a national nonprofit that originated in Twin Falls, Idaho. Sid Barzee, Layton's Director of Business Development, noted that the mission aligns with the company because some Layton employees were previously beneficiaries of the organization.
Doug Dahlberg, president of the Boise chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, stated that Layton Construction has been a powerhouse partner, helping deliver hundreds of beds to children across the Treasure Valley through their generosity and leadership.
The Rockin' Series began in 2022 with a fundraising run called Rockin' the Ridges and has since evolved to support various regional charities. This year's iteration, Rockin' the Pins, marks the second time the series has supported Sleep in Heavenly Peace, following a previous fundraiser in 2024.
Layton Marketing and Engagement Lead Sierra Bonner, who assists with annual planning, said the ability to see donations directly benefit the community is rewarding. Leslie Smith of LuckyDog Recreation noted that Layton's unique approach to charity events has inspired her to consider starting her own fundraising campaigns.
The Boise chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace has delivered more than 1,600 beds since its founding in 2013, involving more than 3,000 volunteer hours. Some of those hours were contributed by Layton employees, who participated in a bed build following the 2024 Rockin' Series fundraiser.
SHP CEO Jordan Allen shared that the organization's commitment began in 2012 when founder Luke Mickelson built a bed for a girl in Twin Falls who had been living in a car and was sleeping on a pile of clothes.
Individuals interested in supporting the organization can visit shpbeds.org to learn about ways to get involved with a local chapter.
