For Too Many Kids, a Bed Is a Beginning
Imagine sleeping on a hard, cold floor each night. For too many children in the Twin Cities, that has been their reality.
A bed is more than furniture. It’s a place to bounce. To launch superhero flights. And, to snuggle under the covers for a good night’s rest.
Adequate sleep directly impacts physical and mental health. It improves focus and learning at school. It builds independence and responsibility.
But a mattress alone isn’t enough.
What Is a Dream Kit?
With each new bed, My Very Own Bed provides a Dream Kit filled with NEW, twin-size comfort essentials.
Each Dream Kit includes:
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Mattress pad
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Twin sheet set
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Blanket or comforter
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Pillow
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Stuffed animal (huggable size, approx. 12”)
These simple items transform a bed into comfort, dignity, and belonging.
Why Dream Kits Matter
A good night’s sleep strengthens a child’s health and emotional well-being. Rest helps kids focus, learn, and succeed in school. Having a bed of their own builds confidence and independence. During times of transition, comfort and routine provide stability.
A Dream Kit helps create a safe, personal space where a child can truly rest and feel at home.
Ways You Can Help
Purchase Dream Kit items from any store of your choice and ship to:
My Very Own Bed
34 13th Ave. NE, Suite 106
Minneapolis, MN 55413
For ideas or to purchase directly, view our wish lists:
We are collecting NEW, twin-size:
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Mattress pads
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Sheets
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Blankets or comforters
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Pillows
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Stuffed animals
Prefer to support financially?
Your donation helps purchase Dream Kit supplies and ensures every child receives a complete, comfortable bed.
From the Families We Serve
When children receive a new bed and Dream Kit, the impact reaches far beyond bedtime. Parents consistently tell us that something as simple as sheets, a pillow, and a blanket can change how their child sleeps, learns, and feels at home.
