BedMart Mattress Superstores Donates 206 Mattresses to Shelter Network

Portland, June 25th, 2014. BedMart announced their third annual Tempur-Pedic donation was a hit. The company donated 206 mattresses to eight nonprofit organizations that provide transitional housing in the Portland area. The mattresses will outfit temporary residence for people experiencing homelessness. Donations of 10 to 35 mattresses were made to Central City Concern, Macdonald Center, New Avenues for Youth, Janus Youth Programs, Portland Rescue Mission, Transition Projects, Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, and Luke-Dorf. All organizations share a connection beyond their transitional housing missions, as they all provide comprehensive support services that help individuals, families, and children.

BedMart Elana Stone & Central City Concern Staff Members.

BedMart Steven Stone, Elana Stone, & David Carpenter from Tempur-Pedic.

BedMart Janus Youth Programs Staff Member, Elana Stone, & Leah Breen from New Avenues for Youth.

BedMart invited members of the community to attend the mattress donation event on June 25th to learn more about these organizations’ impact on their communities. Over 60 people were in attendance.

“BedMart’s number one focus is the comfort and support for the families we serve everyday, this led to our involvement in transitional housing because even people without a home should have a safe, comfortable place to sleep.” says Elana Stone, Vice President and Spokeswoman of BedMart Mattress Superstores. “Our BedMart family is proud to contribute to such great causes because we’re a company supported by the local community, being able to reciprocate and give back means everything to us.”

At the conclusion of this donation, BedMart and Tempur-Pedic have together donated 500 mattresses to non-profit organizations in Portland. BedMart’s intentions are to eventually provide all transitional housing in Portland with new, clean mattresses.

From  BedMart Mattress Superstores:

BedMart is a locally owned and family operated business serving Portland, Bend, and Salem Oregon. Since 1992, we have been offering our customers the best selection of mattresses at the best price. We offer an extensive line of mattresses and accessories including innerspring, memory foam, latex, allergy friendly, and natural mattresses, bed protectors, and pillows available. Our professionally trained sleep experts are here to assist you in finding the right mattress for your body and budget.

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Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.

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