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 The Beds for Kids program’s success depends on generous in-kind donations throughout the year. Sheets, blankets, pillows, and toothbrushes fill the bedtime bags delivered to children and youth in the program, and turn their new beds into more than a mattress. And while donations are needed (and welcome!) any time of the year, OHAAT celebrates Sleep Awareness Month in March by inviting individuals, schools, community groups, businesses, and congregations to host donation drives to collect the items provided in bedtime bags.

 
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 What is Sleep Awareness Month?

Sleep Awareness Month is celebrated in March — a celebration of sleep! It’s a time to emphasize the crucial connection between sleep and overall health and well-being, and to encourage everyone to prioritize sleep.

 
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 What is Dream Big?

Dream Big is how OHAAT celebrates Sleep Awareness Month. We invite individuals, organizations, schools, businesses, and congregations to partner with OHAAT by providing everything needed to turn a mattress into a sleep sanctuary.

 
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 What’s a Bedtime Bag?

Bedtime bags are delivered along with every new mattress and bed frame. They each contain a new pillow, twin sheet set, blankets, stuffed animal, toothbrush, and bundle of books. These items turn a bed into more than a mattress, and are the focus of the Dream Big donation drives.

 
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 How Can I Help?

Wondering how you can help give warm beds to area children so they can Dream Big?

  • Host a Collection Drive (Download Flyer Here) at your school, business, congregation, sporting group, or community organization. This is a wonderful project for Key Clubs and Boy & Girl Scout troops!

  • Drop off a donation at our warehouse from March 1st-March 31st.

  • Order a bedtime item from one of our wishlists: Target, Amazon, Walmart, and IKEA Conshohocken

  • Join us at our annual P.J. Whelihan’s Dine & Donate on March 12th!

  • Spread the Word! (Share this flyer or video with your social media network)

  • Be a Digital Advocate: Like, follow and share OHAAT posts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Threads and Bluesky to stay up-to-date on Dream Big news. You can also sign up for our newsletter. Check out our media toolkit for ready-to-share posts!

 
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 What donations are needed?

  • New Twin Sheets *MOST NEEDED ITEM*

  • New Warm Blankets

  • New Pillows

  • New Children's Toothbrushes

Did you miss the official Dream Big campaign during the month of March? Don't worry! The need for bedtime items is constant, and donation drives are welcome anytime of the year!