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A Good Night’s Sleep Changes Everything

Location: Saint Paul

Partner: Project Reach

Category: Shelter

Story

A safe, comfortable place to sleep is one of the most basic human needs — yet for families experiencing homelessness or overcrowding, it is often out of reach. Many children and adults are forced to rest on floors or shared surfaces, making restorative sleep nearly impossible.

Providing an air mattress is a small but powerful intervention. Consistent, quality sleep is directly tied to better physical health, emotional wellbeing, and the capacity to engage in daily responsibilities like school and work. For children especially, having their own sleeping space fosters a sense of security that is critical during times of instability.

Meeting this fundamental need helps lay the groundwork for families working toward more permanent housing.


Partner

Project Reach

www.spps.org/families/project-reach-and-fostering-connections/project-reach

Project REACH is a Saint Paul Public Schools shelter and street-based program that promotes school stability and academic success of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Our program staff serve pre-K and school age children who are in temporary housing situations.

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