GETTING INVOLVED

Our Commitment To the Community

Sleep Country USA strongly believes in giving back to the community we serve. We are dedicated to active participation with a number of local charities, and our stores serve as collection sites for a wide variety of charity drives. Revisit this section often to learn about new charitable events and how you can help.

Foster kids often go without the basic needs that most children take for granted, like school supplies, toys or even warm clothes. With your support, Sleep Country USA is making a difference for foster kids in need. Thank you for helping us give foster kids the childhood they deserve.

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE FOSTER CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY

Washington and Oregon have over 26,000 children in foster care. And many have suffered the effects of neglect, poverty and even abuse. Recent studies show that for many foster children, the challenges are just beginning.

• Nearly half do not return to live with their biological families
• Foster kids repeat a grade twice as often as other students
• They score 15-20 percentile below other kids on statewide tests
• More than half of foster kids don't graduate high school
• At age 18, 61% have no job experience and 1/3 end up on welfare
• After leaving foster care, 25% end up on the streets

But it doesn't have to be that way. Sleep Country USA^® is joining forces with specific and targeted foster charity organizations and the community to help Washington and Oregon's foster kids. With your help, we can provide foster kids with the little things that can make a big difference. Things like school supplies, soccer shoes, tutoring, summer camp, or even something as basic as a birthday present or warm clothes. Visit our Foster Kids page throughout the year to learn about how to participate in our ongoing events!