Hi! I'm Alison M. Ormaas, President and Founder of Project Sweet Dreams and here's our story. Project Sweet Dreams began in 2014 as a community outreach project for my martial arts training. As a CASA volunteer, I knew that the children at Kids Kottage, Reno's emergency children's shelter, were in need of clothes for the children they serve. I decided to focus on pajamas because they are cozy and can make kids feel safe and warm, even in the most difficult of times. Since I say "Sweet Dreams, sweet love" to my kids every night at bedtime, Project Sweet Dreams was the perfect name! With the amazing support of the local community, Project Sweet Dreams donated 235 pairs of pajamas to Kids Kottage in 2014 and I discovered that this had become more than a belt requirement--it was my new passion! In 2015, Project Sweet Dreams donated nearly 500 pairs of pajamas to Kids Kottage and I made the decision to incorporate into a non-profit organization so that we can have an even bigger impact in our community.
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