Dallas South News Wire
Sleep Experts announces the 8th annual Share the Warmth Blanket Drive and asks North Texas families to drop off new or gently used blankets at any of the company’s 35 store locations, now through Thanksgiving. This year Sleep Experts welcomes the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, whose troops will be collecting blankets in their communities. Items collected during the Blanket Drive will be donated to Family Gateway, a non-profit organization that helps homeless families become self-sufficient.
According to Robert Alberts, executive director of Family Gateway, family homelessness is a silent epidemic affecting thousands of children in Dallas County. In fact, families with children are the fastest growing homeless group.
“Homeless children and families have often lost most of their possessions and need help to rebuild their lives,” said Alberts. “A blanket can be the first step in helping to create a sense of home, comfort and stability that these children have often lacked throughout their lives.”
Colleen Walker, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas added, “Many people don’t know that Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas provides the “Gift of Girl Scouting” to more than 4,000 girls each year through programming supported by community partners. Each fall, our Girl Scouts help their very own sisters by donating warm clothing to girls in our underserved areas. We are thrilled to expand our outreach in the community through this partnership with Sleep Experts.”
“The holidays are a season for giving, and we ask the North Texas community to give the simple gift of warmth and comfort to children and their families at Family Gateway,” said Christine Cook, wife, mom and president of Sleep Experts. “This year we are grateful for the additional volunteer efforts of the Girl Scouts, an organization known for its strong commitment to community service.”
In addition to blankets, Sleep Experts accepts donations of other comfort items including sheets, pillows, comforters and towels. For a list of store locations and maps visit
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