My Very Own Bed

Stuffy’s Next Big Job: Help Our Newest Teammate Put His Friends into Children’s Arms!

Every child deserves a safe, comfortable place to sleep. Yet right now across the Twin Cities, many kids are sleeping on floors, shared couches, or crowded air mattresses. Since 2014, My Very Own Bed has delivered new beds and personalized Dream Kits so local children have a space to call their own.

Every Dream Kit we provide to kids includes warm bedding and an inspiring book, but the real heartbeat of bedtime is the stuffed friend.

For a long time, Stuffy sat on a quiet warehouse shelf at My Very Own Bed, watching Dream Kits get packed and wondering when it would finally be his turn.

He wasn’t meant to sit on a shelf. He was meant to be held tight, to share bedtime secrets, and to wrap a child in comfort after a long day.

Now, Stuffy has found his purpose, and he has officially clocked in as our newest team member to make sure no other plush friend gets left waiting.

Watch Stuffy’s Journey Home:

Video by KOBIFlicks.

As Stuffy learned firsthand, a bed isn't just about a frame and a mattress. The true magic happens when a child has a cozy friend tucked under their arm, giving them the security, calm, and confidence to drift off into deep sleep.

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"Seeing their well-loved stuffed animals tucked in with them reminds me that they feel safe and happy here. Thank you for being the soft landing at the end of very busy days and unexpected life challenges. Because the kids are sleeping better and feeling so cared for, I am finally sleeping better too." — A very grateful mother

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Put Stuffy to Work: Help Him Reach 200+ More Children This Year!

Stuffy’s goal is ambitious: he wants to help kids experience the joy and comfort of their very own bed, and he needs a few extra hands on the warehouse floor to finish strong.

• With your support, we aim to raise $100,000 during Give to the Max, delivering new beds and complete Dream Kits—including an adorable stuffy—to more than 200 Twin Cities kids. Our amazing sponsors, Cornerstone Auto and Midstate Plumbing, have joined our early giving with a total pledge of $8,000, taking us that much closer to our goal!

• Double Your Impact: Thanks to a generous matching donation from the Norman and Ann Hoffman Family Foundation, every dollar up to $50,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar!

• Golden Ticket Bonus: Every gift also enters My Very Own Bed for a chance to win up to $10,000 in GiveMN Give to the Max Day prizes!
  
  

How You Can Help Stuffy Pack the Next Delivery:

• $15 – A soft, cuddly stuffed animal handpicked to comfort a waiting child

• $25 – A colorful sheet set

• $50 – A warm & cozy comforter

• $150 – A Complete Dream Kit: Fresh bedding, an engaging book, and a stuffed friend handpicked for a child

• $300 – A brand-new mattress and sturdy platform bed frame

• $450 – The Full Setup: Delivery of a complete bed, mattress, and Dream Kit by the My Very Own Bed team

The warehouse shelves still hold plush friends waiting for their turn to bring a child peace, comfort, and sweet dreams. Help Stuffy clear the shelves and deliver cozy bedtime security to Twin Cities kids.

Donate now and match your gift!

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Learn more about our work and get involved at myveryownbed.org.