Brookstone High Athletes Build Beds for Local Charity

Basketball team partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to construct beds for children in need

Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:23pm

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The Brookstone High School boys' basketball team in Columbus, Georgia, has teamed up with the local non-profit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children in the community who lack a proper place to sleep. Around 15 members of the team spent a Saturday morning constructing bunk beds at the organization's construction site, contributing to their mission of providing beds to the estimated 3,300 children in the Columbus area without one.

Why it matters

This community service project not only helps address a critical need for underprivileged children in the area, but it also serves as a meaningful team-building exercise for the Brookstone basketball players. The initiative aligns with the school's and coach's emphasis on instilling life lessons and a sense of community involvement in the student-athletes.

The details

Basketball players Charlie Peak and Reid Adams became passionate about the cause after their mothers discovered Sleep in Heavenly Peace online. The team spent the morning sawing, sanding, cutting, drilling, branding, and assembling the beds under the guidance of the organization's president, George Wolbert. During a recent basketball game, Sleep in Heavenly Peace also provided a bunk bed for fans to stuff with bedding supplies, further engaging the Brookstone community.

  • On a Saturday morning, about 15 members of the Brookstone basketball team met at the Sleep in Heavenly Peace construction site.
  • Last year, Sleep in Heavenly Peace built and delivered more than 400 beds to children in need in the Columbus area.

The players

Charlie Peak

A Brookstone basketball player who became passionate about the bed-building initiative after his mother discovered Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Reid Adams

A Brookstone basketball player who also became involved in the bed-building project after his mother shared information about Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

George Wolbert

The president of the local Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter, who guided the Brookstone basketball team during the bed-building process.

L.J. Billingsley

The Brookstone basketball coach, who emphasizes the importance of community service and life lessons for his student-athletes.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

A local non-profit organization dedicated to constructing beds for children who lack a proper place to rest.

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What they’re saying

“We each kind of saw the vision of what we could do with the whole team, how it could uplift the basketball team and be a good opportunity for the whole school to be involved.”

— Charlie Peak, Brookstone basketball player

“It starts at home and they've got very good parents that teach them life lessons. I kind of try to do that, too, through basketball. That's what we're trying to do, just be an extension of the home.”

— L.J. Billingsley, Brookstone basketball coach

“It's just good to see that the Brookstone community is behind you when you try to go out and help other people.”

— L.J. Billingsley, Brookstone basketball coach

What’s next

The Brookstone basketball players say they intend to help build more beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace in the future, and they'll be eager to participate in additional community service opportunities.

The takeaway

This story highlights the positive impact that student-athletes can have on their local community when they channel their energy and teamwork towards a meaningful cause. The Brookstone basketball team's involvement with Sleep in Heavenly Peace demonstrates the power of community service in fostering personal growth, team unity, and a sense of civic responsibility among young people.