Ashley Global Retail Honors Military and First Responders, Advances Medical Research, and Uplifts Community in “Beyond Home Promise” Initiative
May 02 2024 - 9:48AM
Ashley, the largest furniture store brand in North America, is
highlighting its Beyond Home Promise, a multifaceted effort to
expand on the company’s commitment to its purpose, “To inspire the
love of home and enrich the lives of those around us.” Ashley’s
Beyond Home Promise supports social responsibility across the
company’s pillars of honoring Military and First Responders,
advancing medical research, protecting our planet, and uplifting
communities.
Beyond Home Promise highlights Ashley’s commitment to the people
and organizations it’s most passionate about. Ashley recently
released its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report,
which offers consumers and community members insight into how
Ashley is practicing its mission through a series of meaningful
partnerships. Highlights from Ashley’s top initiatives in 2023
include:
Honoring Military and First Responders
- Ashley donated a total of 2,533 Tempur-Pedic® mattresses to
Special Operations Forces through Operation Shut Eye, an initiative
dedicated to helping America’s Special Operations Forces' Warriors
get a much-needed great night's sleep, in partnership with
Tempur-Sealy International and Darkhorse Benefits.
Advancing Medical Research
- Ashley is a proud supporter of HeartWorks, pioneered by
the Todd and Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Left Heart
Syndrome, working to treat and cure congenital heart defects (CHD).
Ashley employees raised more than $68,000 at the 2023 HeartWorks
annual fundraiser.
- The Wanek Family Project for Type 1 Diabetes at City of
Hope is a comprehensive effort to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
To date, this collaboration has yielded 36 discoveries, 8 clinical
trials, over 22 principal investigators and 410 scientific
publications.
Planet Protection
- Ashley strives to be an industry leader in waste reduction by
increasing recycling and upcycling efforts in all facilities
throughout the years. In 2023, Ashley recycled 78,695 tons of wood,
12,163 tons of cardboard, 7,945 tons of poly-foam,1,071 tons of
metal, and 492 tons of plastic.
- Ashley will continue to highlight this pillar by incorporating
additional sustainability initiatives in 2024 and beyond.
Uplifting Communities
- Ashley has donated more than $229,000 worth of furniture to
community organizations throughout the country, directly benefiting
families in need, non-profits and housing programs.
- Ashley donated 14,426 beds to Hope to Dream, a non-profit
organization that believes every child should have a bed of their
own.
"Our commitment to the pillars highlighted in Ashley’s Corporate
Social Responsibility report isn’t just a box to check, but a
fundamental part of who we are as a company. We strive to make a
positive difference in the world beyond affordable, high-quality
furniture and we are passionate about the organizations we
support,” said Todd Wanek, President and CEO, Ashley Furniture
Industries. “While we’re proud of our dedication in 2023, we’re
excited to do even more in 2024 and beyond.”
Throughout 2024, Ashley will expand and spotlight key
initiatives supported through its Beyond Home Promise, raise funds
for new causes, and broaden consumer awareness. In 2025, Ashley
will spotlight a different organization or pillar within the Beyond
Home Promise program each month to highlight and raise awareness
for organizations Ashley is passionate about, including American
Heart Month, Sleep Awareness Month, Earth Day, STEM Education, and
much more.
To download Ashley’s 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility
Report, please visit
https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/report/.
Learn more about how Ashley is making a difference through its
Beyond Home Promise.
About Ashley
Ashley is committed to being your trusted partner
and style leader for the home. This commitment has made Ashley the
largest furniture store brand in North America and one of the
world’s best-selling home furnishing brands with more than 1,125
locations in 67 countries. Start designing your dream home
today. Visit Ashley online at www.ashley.com. Connect on
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- Ashley's "Beyond Home Promise" Initiative Spotlights Brand's
Commitment to Philanthropy, Our Planet, and Community
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FlyteVu
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Alexa Richardson
Ashley
(813) 727-6650
arichardson@ashleyfurniture.com