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Take steps so local children can get restful sleep each night

Good sleep starts with staying active—and every kid deserves a safe, cozy bed to recharge. By joining Steps for Sleep, your movement turns into real impact. Walk with us at this family-friendly community event to help provide new beds and Dream Kits to local children moving into stable housing. Let's lace up and make a difference together!

The Heart of the Event: Walking Together

Join us as an individual, a family, a corporate team, or a group of friends to take steps toward brighter mornings and better nights for kids in the Twin Cities. We're walking around the beautiful Boom Island in Minneapolis, starting at DeLaSalle High School, but you can also Walk Anywhere!

More Than Just a Walk

Steps for Sleep is a celebration of comfort, dignity, and the power of community. When you join us, you’ll experience:

  • Interactive Wellness Fair: Connect with local businesses giving back.

  • Family-Friendly Activities: Fun experiences for all ages.

  • Community Connection: Meet neighbors who share your passion for making a difference.

New Afternoon Schedule

This year's updated timeframe offers the perfect late-afternoon window for participants. Moving the event to 3:00PM avoids the early morning rush, ensures cooler and more comfortable walking temperatures, and leaves plenty of time to enjoy the Wellness Fair while still wrapping up just in time for Saturday evening plans.

Can’t Join in Person?

You can still champion the cause! Choose our Walk Anywhere option to participate and fundraise from wherever you are.

Together, we can take meaningful steps toward better sleep and brighter futures for every child!

Get a MVOB T-shirt! 

The first 100 participants to raise or donate $250 will receive a long-sleeve My Very Own Bed T-shirt! Learn how to qualify

4 Ways to Participate

1. Join Us in Person

Saturday, September 26 at DeLaSalle High School for a family-friendly walk. Don't miss our Wellness Fair, featuring inspiring local businesses offering products and services that support healthy sleep, movement, mindfulness, and well-being. Register for free now.

Help us make a bed into a child's personal sanctuary by bringing a brand new Dream Kit item! These essential items—twin-size pillows, mattress pads, sheets, blankets, or stuffed animals—help kids sleep soundly in their very own beds.

2. Walk Anywhere  

Can't make it to the event? You can still be a part of Steps for Sleep.

From September 12–26, walk or move in whatever way feels right for you—wherever you are. Share your photos and progress using #StepsforSleep and tag @myveryownbed so we can celebrate every step together. Learn more.

3. Host a Company or Community Event

Get your coworkers, neighbors, or friends together to move for better sleep and a great cause. Learn more.

4. Fundraise for My Very Own Bed

Every step and every dollar helps us provide beds for children who need a place to rest and dream. Learn more.  

About My Very Own Bed

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Since 2014, My Very Own Bed has been dedicated to one mission: providing children moving into stable housing with the comfort of a new bed and a Dream Kit—complete with bedding, books, and a stuffed animal.

Founder Michael Allen saw the need firsthand while working in social services, helping families transition out of shelters. Too often, kids were sleeping on the floor because a bed was out of reach.

Thanks to the support of our generous community, we’ve delivered more than 12,000 beds across the Twin Cities—and we’re on track to reach 2,100 more children in 2025!

Learn more.

Corporate Teams & Sponsorships

Looking for a high-impact team-building opportunity? Boost employee morale and showcase your company’s commitment to the community by forming a corporate walk team or joining us as an official event sponsor. Learn more.

Sponsors

Wellness Warrior - $2,500

Exercise Enthusiasts - $1,000

Cheer Team - $500

Annual King Size - $15,000

Annual Queen Size - $10,000

Annual Full Size - $6,000

Annual Twin Size - $3,000

Steps for Sleep honors My Very Own Bed's Vision

We believe 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.