Slumberland Furniture & Greater Gallatin United Way Provide Area Families with Donation of Children’s Beds this December.  Since 1993, Slumberland Furniture has been working to provide families with new beds during the holiday season through their annual Making Homes for Holidays program.  With the help of charity, such as Greater Gallatin United Way and industry partners, Slumberland has donated more than 20,000 new mattresses and box springs to families.  This year, Slumberland of Bozeman has approximately 40 beds to donate to families. Families are being contacted through Greater Gallatin United Way kidsLINK Program, Gallatin Early Childhood Community Council and other GGUW partners.

Getting a restful night’s sleep is one of the foundational blocks for a healthy lifestyle and a critical component in the growth and development of children. Sleep affects day-to-day functions and not getting enough can hinder a child’s optimal alertness. Children ages 5 to 12 need approximately 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night to perform and function to their full potential.  Children need sleep so that they can:

Pay better attention and concentrate in school.
Fight sickness and stay healthy.
Maintain a good mood/behavior.  
Remember things they have learned
Develop and grow properly.
Families in need who would like to request a bed should call 406.587.2194 and ask for Karen or visit www.greatergallatinunitedway.org/form/slumberland-gguw-holiday-bed-donation