MATTRESS FIRM ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S SHELTER NETWORK TO HELP WOMEN, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED

Company Overview - Mattress Firm is the largest mattress specialty retailer in the United States, with over 2,200 retail stores and a commitment to improving sleep quality for customers [7] - The company has been in operation for more than 90 years and employs over 6,000 Sleep Experts dedicated to providing personalized service [7] Partnership with National Women's Shelter Network (NWSN) - Mattress Firm has announced a partnership with the National Women's Shelter Network to support women, children, and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness [1][2] - The partnership includes financial donations, provision of sleep products, and employee volunteering to ensure access to safe restorative sleep for those in need [2][3] - Mattress Firm customers can contribute to the NWSN through donation opportunities at retail locations, with all funds going directly to support the organization's mission [3] Community Impact - The partnership aims to address the homelessness crisis, with 1.2 million women and 2.5 million children experiencing homelessness annually in the U.S., primarily due to gender-based violence and trauma [6] - NWSN operates a network of 400 shelters, providing over 9 million free shelter bed nights and 24 million meals each year [4] - Mattress Firm's first local activation in Seattle involves 30 volunteers helping to furnish and prepare a new transitional shelter home for women [2][5] Volunteer Opportunities - Mattress Firm associates will engage in various volunteer activities, including assembling welcome sleep bags and baby backpacks, food preparation at shelters, and organizing donation drives [4][6]