My Very Own Bed

What an amazing way to celebrate a birthday! Kathy spent her special day with us, packing Dream Kits and delivering beds to families in the Twin Cities. Her kindness and generosity are truly inspiring! 🫶 You can support our mission as a volunteer, too! Visit myveryownbed.org/volunteer to learn how you can get involved.

Join us for conversation and community building at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, our NE Minneapolis neighbor and supporter, for our final Community Chat of the year on Nov. 20, 5 – 7pm. RSVP: bit.ly/Chat-Nov20 We're excited to connect with you at Broken Clock, because they aspire to make a difference by empowering people, inspiring passion, and fostering collaboration in our community. Our relationships matter, and are critical to supporting kids' healthy sleep. We look forward to connecting with you and raising a glass at Broken Clock!

A new bed can be life-changing in big and small ways! It's more than just a place to sleep. A comfy, safe bed can lead to better sleep quality, improved mental health, stronger academic performance, and so much more! Learn more about our impact: https://lnkd.in/gZ99jYEB

We were so happy to see Kevin, Alissa, Jaden, Lilia, and Julia! They visited us and brought Dream Kit donations from the Minneapolis Downtown Next Generation Lions Club's 5th annual drive. These essential items will help kids snuggle in for a good night's rest. Thank you! Want to make a difference in kids' lives? Your community group can host a donation drive, too! We need stuffed animals, bedding, and books to help kids get a good night's sleep. It's easy, fun, and a meaningful way to give back. Learn more: bit.ly/MVOB-Drive

The Hortons brought their infectious energy and joy to assembling bed frames with us! We'd love to have your family join us for a volunteer activity, too. It's a great way to spend quality time together, teach kids the importance of giving back, and make a real difference in our community. We can't wait to connect with you! myveryownbed.org/volunteer

Imagine the joy of giving a child a bed of their own. Our volunteers make it happen! Learn how you can join our mission and make a lasting impact. myveryownbed.org/volunteer

Students from @Eden Prairie Schools' TASSEL (Teaching All Students Skills for Employment & Life) Program organized a Dream Kit donation drive and stopped by to drop off the items they collected. We've had many TASSEL students volunteer with us over the years and we always appreciate their contributions to our work!

Our long-time partners at the Minneapolis Downtown Next Generation Lions Club are hosting their annual Stair Climb on Saturday, October 26th at 9:30am at the AT&T Tower. They are still looking for folks to join them in the climb and sponsors to support the Minnesota Lions Childhood Cancer Foundation. Sign up here! https://lnkd.in/gJ424qwt

We're thrilled to share that My Very Own Bed is making strides towards our year-end goal of providing 1800 children with new beds and Dream Kits. So far we’ve reached 1,334 kids in 587 families! Your incredible support has fueled our growth and impact over the past 10 years, and we're deeply grateful. Learn the results of our anniversary campaign, how your community can get involved in our work, how our referral partners connect us with families, and more in our October Community Update: bit.ly/MVOB-Oct2024 Don't get our emails? Sign up at bit.ly/MVOB-sign-up

Fall back with ease on Nov. 3! The end of Daylight Saving Time is a more natural transition for our circadian rhythms than springing forward, but still can disrupt your sleep! When we “fall back” into Standard Time, we begin to wake up in darkness and gain more light in the evening. The sleep-wake cycle is delayed, causing us to be more tired in the mornings, but with more energy at night. Learn how to make the transition easier. https://loom.ly/5rHulzo