Steps for Sleep

Get ready for an exhilarating morning filled with music, movement, and community spirit, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

Our 4th annual family-friendly, dog-friendly walk and wellness event celebrates the connection between physical activity and healthy sleep while building community around our work to provide 1800 kids with new beds and Dream Kits this year.

Steps for Sleep honors My Very Own Bed's vision: All children should have a bed so they can sleep well, dream, and find comfort in a place of their own. This event brings our community together – families who've received beds, volunteers, donors, health and wellness-related organizations, and anyone interested in learning more about how to improve their sleep, health, and well-being.

Join us for our in-person event at DeLaSalle High School on May 18! Can’t make it? You can still register and Walk Anywhere! You might even be inspired to host your own Walk Anywhere Community Event.

Grab breakfast at the Vikings Table food truck. The Vikings' Skol Line will kick off our walk around the beautiful Boom Island!
Before and after the walk, discover other ways to support your health and wellbeing at our Wellness Fair, highlighting local businesses and nonprofits. The fair will be outside, weather-permitting. In case of rain we'll be inside the gymnasium at DeLaSalle High School.
DJ D-Mil will get the party started during our Wellness Fair, where we’ll have a variety of activities, including hula hooping, face painting, a reading corner with local authors, art-making, and much more!
Win Prizes! Attend for a chance to win a weighted blanket, Purple pillow, and more!

Since our founding in 2014, My Very Own Bed has had one goal: to provide new beds and Dream Kits (bedding, books, and stuffed animals) 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. With the incredible support of our community, we've provided more than 7,000 beds to kids throughout the Twin Cities and plan to reach 1800 kids in 2024. Learn more.