Bedding Drive - My Very Own Bed

As we are entering the season of giving thanks, I’m thrilled to be partnering with local non-profit My Very Own Bed. Wanting to find opportunities to give back in our community, as a mom and a Realtor, I was touched by their mission. My Very Own Bed works to provide beds for kids whose families are coming out of homelessness and entering into more stable housing. Keeping kids off of cold, hard floors and in a proper bed is essential to them getting the critical sleep needed for their development. My Very Own Bed delivers mattresses and Dream Kits to these children, setting them up with mattresses, mattress pads, sheets, blankets, comforters and stuffed animals that reflect the child’s personality. When volunteers leave, the child is all set with their very own reprieve they both need and deserve.

That’s Where You Come In!

Starting now and running through November 10th, I’m collecting bedding essentials to stock the inventory at My Very Own Bed. Your donations will be used to build a customized Dream Kit for a child’s new bed. Donations must be new in packaging, twin-sized and can include any of the following:

  • Twin-sized mattress covers

  • Twin-sized sheet sets

  • Twin-sized blankets

  • Twin-sized comforters

  • Stuffed animals

Bedding can be solid colored, patterned or include characters and themes - nothing is off limits! My Very Own Bed has also noted that they are in particular need of bedding and stuffed animals tailored to young boys.

Drop Off Location

To drop off your donations, head over to Foxwell Shoppe located at 4400 France Avenue South in Edina. Donations will be accepted during regular store hours : Tuesday - Saturday from 11am-7pm, Sunday from 12-5pm, CLOSED Monday. Look for the labeled donation box. All of the bedding we collect will be delivered to My Very Own Bed on Friday, November 11th when I’ll be volunteering to do deliveries. If you are interested in doing the same, you can sign up through this link.

Prefer to donate online?

If you want to participate without having to leave the comfort of home, I have great news! You can shop My Very Own Bed’s online registries right here on Amazon, Target, & Walmart.

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