My Very Own Bed Announces 5th Annual Steps for Sleep

Wellness Event at DeLaSalle High School on September 13, plus Walk Anywhere now through September 13

Steps for Sleep returns for its 5th year with a fresh new format - energizing movement, community connection, and a goal to help kids sleep better. Hosted by Minneapolis nonprofit My Very Own Bed, the event shines a spotlight on the link between physical activity and healthy sleep while raising awareness and funds to provide children in the Twin Cities with new beds and Dream Kits. Learn more and register! 

Many children in the Twin Cities sleep on the floor or share a bed with a parent or sibling, making it hard to get the rest they need to grow, learn, and thrive. Since 2014, My Very Own Bed has provided more than 10,000 new beds and Dream Kits - complete with bedding, stuffed animals, and books - giving kids the comfort, stability, and support they need for better health, focus, and emotional well-being. In 2025, the organization aims to reach 1,900 more children.

“Mornings are much more positive. The kids are happy, I am happy. Having a comfortable place to sleep has changed their attitudes and bed routines so much.” – Parent of children who received new beds

New This Year: Movement Moments

Instead of a traditional walk, Steps for Sleep at DeLaSalle High School on September 13 will feature Movement Moments - fun, accessible 15-minute activity sessions for all ages and abilities, including:

• Grounding Exercise with Jeff Reed
• Yoga with Thomas Collins
• Hip Hop Cardio with Miss Kiki, The Curvy Instructor
• Soul Line Dancing with Miss Tina
• Drum Circle with Lemtutu
• Music by DJ Rich
• Wellness Fair

Attendees can also explore the Wellness Fair, featuring 26 local organizations and businesses offering tips, resources, and sample products for better sleep, health, and well-being. Exhibitors span movement, mindfulness, nutrition, and more—everything to help families rest well and thrive.

Ways to Participate

Get Moving: Join My Very Own Bed on Saturday, September 13, 9:00– 1:30am at DeLaSalle High School.

Walk Anywhere: Can’t attend the event in person? Participate from your own neighborhood, trail, or treadmill - solo or as part of a team, now through September 13.

Give Back: Every $450 provides a child with a new bed and Dream Kit. All donations up to $20,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous donor.

Start a Fundraiser: Rally friends, family, or coworkers to raise $450 and change a child’s life—plus earn fun rewards and recognition along the way.

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Since its founding in 2014, My Very Own Bed has had one goal: to provide new beds and Dream Kits to children moving into stable housing. While working in social services, founder Michael Allen saw beds as a great need as he helped families move out of shelters and into homes. What struck him most was seeing children sleeping on the floor because a bed was out of reach for many families. The organization has since provided nearly 10,000 beds to kids in the Twin Cities.