LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Tempur Sealy
International, Inc. announced today that it is committing
$1 million in bed donations to
support the recovery efforts in southeast Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Tempur
Sealy's commitment will provide mattresses to victims during the
long rebuilding process after the devastation caused by the
hurricane. Tempur Sealy will work with its long-time disaster
recovery partner, Good360, which directly coordinates with local
recovery agencies to meet the needs of families impacted by
disasters.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone in the region whose
lives have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey," said Scott Thompson, Tempur Sealy Chairman and CEO.
"We know that the top priority right now is ensuring the safety of
those affected by the hurricane. But in the coming months, the hard
work of rebuilding lives, homes and the community will begin and
will go on for years. We want the people of the region to know that
we are committed to helping them rebuild."
Thompson added that in addition to the million-dollar commitment
of Tempur-Pedic and Sealy mattresses, the company will also be
working with its valued retail partners in the region to provide
additional community assistance in the coming months.
Tempur Sealy and Good360 have been engaged in past disaster
recovery efforts in Louisiana,
North Carolina, South Carolina, West
Virginia and others. The partnership has helped thousands of
families begin to rebuild their lives following natural
disasters.
"Through our DisasterRecovery360 initiative, Good360's core
focus is to ensure that we get the right goods to the right people
at the right time throughout all stages of the recovery process,"
added Richard Barney, EVP of
Partnerships for Good360. "Our partnerships with local nonprofits
serving the community and with corporations like Tempur Sealy make
it possible for us to move product to where it is needed most."
Since 2011, Tempur Sealy has donated more than 150,000 beds to
charity, with a focus on disaster relief, family and children's
charities, first responders and military organizations.
About Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
Tempur
Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) develops, manufactures,
and markets mattresses, foundations, pillows and other
products. The Company's products are sold worldwide through
third party retailers, its own stores, and online. The Company's
brand portfolio includes many highly recognized brands in the
industry, including Tempur®, Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® featuring
Posturepedic® Technology, and Stearns & Foster®. World
headquarters for Tempur Sealy International is
in Lexington, KY. For more information,
visit http://www.tempursealy.com or call
800-805-3635.
About Good360
Good360's
mission is to transform lives by providing hope, dignity, and a
sense of renewed possibility to individuals, families, and
communities impacted by disasters or other challenging life
circumstances who, without us, would struggle to find that hope. As
the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, we
partner with socially responsible companies to source highly needed
goods and distribute them through our network of diverse nonprofits
that support people in need. Good360 has distributed more than
$9 billion in donated goods around
the world, helping its network of more than 57,000 prequalified
nonprofits strengthen communities and improve the lives of
millions. Good360 is proud to partner with corporate donors such as
Walmart, UPS, CVS Health Foundation, Nike, IKEA, Sears, Home Depot,
Tempur Sealy, Grainger, 3M, Mattel, Crayola, Gap, Inc., ANN INC.,
Williams-Sonoma, and Hilton. Good360 is a registered 501(c)(3)
organization. Learn more at https://www.good360.org.
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