Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

---

Organization Name: Sweet Dream Makers
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 55 NE 5th Ave Suite 400, Ste 400
City: Boca Raton
State: FL
Postal Code: 33432
Main Phone: 5615717363
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.sweetdreammakers.org
Employer ID Number: 81-3693206
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

---

Today’s Date: 3/30/2021
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: A Bed of My Own
Project Description:

This request is for support of Sweet Dream Makers’ A Bed of My Own program, which provides children and parents in need with safe, clean beds at no cost to the family.

SDM fulfills the immediate need for families lacking the basic necessities of home, as determined through a careful vetting of referrals in consultation with area case managers at 50+ partner social service agencies. These community partners identify families in need – the majority of whom have at least one working caregiver – and SDM responds case by case with beds, furniture, and houseware solutions tailored to each family’s needs. Leveraging relationships with area furniture companies and low-cost suppliers, SDM sources the best fit for each family’s needs. We ensure that each recipient is provided with: new mattress, mattress encasement to protect against bed bugs and bed-wetting, box spring, bed frame, bedding including sheets, comforter, and pillows chosen by the children.

For children and teens, inadequate sleep leads to health and education issues with potentially devastating long-term consequences. Students who are not well-rested struggle academically, emotionally, and socially. Lack of childhood sleep greatly increases the risk for obesity, diabetes, and mental health challenges. These hurdles drastically limit the potential for well-being and success for the most vulnerable members of our community – but these risks can be significantly reduced by providing children and families with safe, clean, and appropriate beds.

Today, SDM provides 175-300 beds per month to children and families in need. We are the only local nonprofit focused specifically on beds, bedding, and essential furniture as a critical component of safety, security, and personal dignity for families and children in need. To date we have proudly provided 7,500+ beds to 3,500+ families and provide more than 300 families with other essential furniture ever year.

Total Project Budget: $854,290

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ): Funding for A Bed of My Own is entirely made up of individual donations, grants and foundation support, and event proceeds. In 2021 we are on track to raise approximately $513,950 in grants, $463,000 from events, $62,000 from individual contributions.

Project Duration: A Bed of My Own is an ongoing program. The requested funds will support the 2021 program.
Geographical Area Served: A Bed of My Own serves children and families in need throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties
Age Group To Be Served: Primarily we serve children age 0-18, but we also provide beds to their adult family caretakers.

Contact Information

---

Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Suzanne
Contact Last Name: Broad
Contact Title: Founder / Executive Director
Contact Phone: 5615717363
Contact Email: suzyb@sweetdreammakers.org