Sweet Dreamzzz wins Tom's of Maine 50 States for Good $10k

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - Dec. 18, 2014 - PRLog -- In the season of hope and giving, local nonprofit organization, Sweet Dreamzzz, has been given a truly wonderful gift.  As Michigan’s winner in the Tom’s of Maine sixth annual “50 States for Good” community giving program, the organization will receive $10,000 to fund their sleep education programs. Sweet Dreamzzz is one of 51 organizations in the United States to receive this award, one from each state plus Washington, D.C., and the only one in Michigan.

Sweet Dreamzzz will use this award to fund future sleep education programs that educate students, parents and teachers on healthy sleep habits.  Parents and teachers, by participating in the Sweet Dreamzzz Sleep Education Workshops, will learn about the importance of sleep and how to establish and
maintain a bedtime routine.  Students, through interactive Sweet Dreamzzz lessons, will understand healthy sleep habits and be able to follow a bedtime routine.  The programs are twofold, bringing both warmth and comfort to the children as well as vital information they need to ensure a good night’s rest. Sweet Dreamzzz also provides a sleep kit that include sleeping bags or blankets, toothbrush and toothpaste and more bedtime essentials.

“We are grateful to Tom’s of Maine for their generosity and philanthropic efforts,” said Nancy Maxwell, Executive Director of Sweet Dreamzzz. “Their support will enable us to serve additional children and families on our waiting list. We are honored to be selected!”

Non-profit community giving program winners from each state were selected from a pool of nearly 3,000 nominations by a passionate panel of influential judges representing a variety of unique perspectives on human, healthy and environmental goodness.

“So many important grassroots organizations bring goodness to communities every day,” said Susan Dewhirst, Goodness Programs Manager at Tom’s of Maine. “For the first time we’re awarding more than $500,000 in project funding for a nonprofit in every state and the District of Columbia that will go directly towards helping people nationwide and the planet.” For several decades, Tom’s of Maine has donated 10 percent of its profits back to the community and encourages employees to use 5 percent (12 days) of paid time off to volunteer every year. For more information, visit www.tomsofmaine.com.

About Sweet Dreamzzz, Inc.

Sweet Dreamzzz, Inc., a non-profit organization, educates at-risk children and their families on the importance of sleep and gives them bedtime essentials so they can feel rested and ready to learn. Since its inception in 1998, Sweet Dreamzzz has been able to serve over 42,000 children with sleep education.  For information on how you can help by volunteering or organizing collections for Sweet Dreamzzz, or to find out about getting one of the sleep programs at your school, call the office at 248-478-3242 or visit www.SweetDreamzzz.org.

About Tom's of Maine

Tom’s of Maine is a leading natural products company focused on oral and personal care carrying high quality toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, antiperspirant, deodorant and bar soap products. The company has a long-standing commitment to supporting people, communities and the planet. For almost 45 years, Tom’s of Maine has sponsored hundreds of nonprofit efforts by giving 10% of its profits back to organizations that support human and environmental goodness and by encouraging employees to use 5% (12 days) of employee time to volunteer. Tom’s of Maine employees regularly contribute suggestions for improving the company's high sustainability standards. And their ideas, from wind power to ways to improve recycled and recyclable packaging options, are critical to the company's sensitive way of doing business. Most Tom's of Maine products are vegan, kosher and halal certified and gluten-free. All packaging is recyclable through a partnership with upcycling leader TerraCycle or participating municipalities. Tom's of Maine values partnering with its consumers, suppliers and community organizations to support lasting, positive change that is good for people and the planet. Visit us online at http://www.tomsofmaine.com/ or at http://www.facebook.com/TomsofMaine.