“The Wings of Hope Hospice has once again asked us to help raise money for this worthwhile cause, so we did not hesitate to offer them a gift certificate,"  stated Trent Scheuer, owner of Mattress Mart.   “We are honored to once again work with Wings of Hope Hospice.  This organization does so much to help during difficult times."

Mattress Mart Donates To Adopt-A-Family Program

February 9, 2010 – Mattress Mart recently donated over $1200 worth of twin mattress sets to the Michigan Army National Guard Adopt-A-Family Program.  This is the latest in a long line of donations that Mattress Mart has made in the local community over the last 18 years.

“The Michigan Army National Guard Adopt-A-Family program phoned and stated that they had four children currently sleeping on the floor, so we decided to provide them all with new twin mattress sets,” stated Trent Scheuer, owner of Mattress Mart.  “Children need to be up off of the floor when they sleep, especially during this time of the year.  We thought this would be a nice holiday gift for these families, and it dovetailed nicely with our continued support of the Marine Corps Toys For Tots Program.” 

2009

Mattress Mart Donates To Fire Victims

December 9, 2009 – Mattress Mart recently donated over $1500 worth of mattresses to the Dennis and Dawn Brown family after their home was damaged by fire on October 25th.  This is the latest in a long line of donations that Mattress Mart has made in the local community over the last 17 years.

“I was recently informed of the Brown family’s unfortunate situation by Barb Miller, who is providing the Browns a place to stay,” stated Trent Scheuer, owner of Mattress Mart.  “Barb told me how the family had lost all of their possessions in the fire and that they had no insurance for their personal belongings, so we decided we needed to become involved and assist Dennis and Dana and their children.  I’m happy to report that the kids said they slept ‘awesome’ their first night on their new beds.” 

If anyone is interested in making a donation to assist the Brown family, feel free to contact your nearest Mattress Mart location.

Mattress Mart To Hold Food Drive For Kalamazoo County Loaves And Fishes

November 6, 2009 - With rising unemployment and foreclosures surging across the region, the need has never been greater for local food pantries.  Mattress Mart has teamed up with the Kalamazoo County Loaves and Fishes food bank to participate in a food drive this holiday season.

“We’re proud to once again show our support for the local community and contribute to a worthy cause like the Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes food bank,” stated Trent Scheuer, owner of Mattress Mart.  “By bringing in non-perishable food items, our customers will be able to take advantage of tremendous bonus discounts at all three Mattress Mart locations.  Our customers get a great deal and at the same time assist someone in need – it’s a win/win.  Even if you’re not ready to buy a mattress, we still encourage everyone to drop off a non-perishable food item at any Mattress Mart store.”

Mattress Mart To Hold Food Drive For Calhoun County Second Harvest

November 6, 2009 - With rising unemployment and foreclosures surging across the region, the need has never been greater for local food pantries.  Mattress Mart has teamed up with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Calhoun County to participate in a food drive this holiday season.

“We’re proud to once again show our support for the local community and contribute to a worthy cause like the Second Harvest Food Bank,” stated Trent Scheuer, owner of Mattress Mart.  “By bringing in non-perishable food items, our customers will be able to take advantage of tremendous bonus discounts at all three Mattress Mart locations.  Our customers get a great deal and at the same time assist someone in need – it’s a win/win.  Even if you’re not ready to buy a mattress, we still encourage everyone to drop off a non-perishable food item at any Mattress Mart store.”

2008

Mattress Mart donates $2000.00 worth of mattresses to S.A.F.E. Place

April 24, 2008 - Mattress Mart, Michigan’s premier sleepshop, recently completed the donation of $2000.00 worth of new twin mattresses to S.A.F.E. Place of Battle Creek.  This latest donation continues Mattress Mart’s long standing tradition of supporting the area’s local domestic violence shelters.

“Mattress Mart is very proud to continue our tradition of supporting S.A.F.E. Place with this most recent contribution of 20 new Therapedic mattresses,” stated Trent Scheuer, owner of Mattress Mart.  “We can’t think of a better way to celebrate our 16th year in business, and this demonstrates our history of commitment to the people and charitable agencies in Mid-Michigan.”

“We are extremely grateful for this most generous donation in recognition of our 25th anniversary,” added Doreen Harrison, Director of Resources and Development for S.A.F.E. Place.  “Mattress Mart has been a supporter of our organization for many years.  We truly appreciate this long-standing relationship and their continued impact in the community.”  If you would like to make a donation or you would like to hear how you can maximize a gift through a similar partnership, please contact S.A.F.E. Place at 269-965-6093.

Mattress Mart, with locations at 5383 S. Westnedge in Portage, 5601 W. Main in Kalamazoo and 5285 Beckley Road in Battle Creek, recently celebrated their 16th year as Michigan’s premier sleepshop, and was honored in 2008 by Sleep Savvy magazine as one of the nation’s top 25 inspiring businesses.

S.A.F.E. Place is a United Way Program Delivery Partner providing emergency shelter and crisis intervention services for survivors of domestic violence, including counseling, advocacy, children’s programming, intensive in-home intervention, public education, and civil legal assistance in Barry, Eaton and Calhoun counties.

2007

Mattress Mart Serves As A Marine Corps Toys For Tots Donation Center

November 19, 2007 - Mattress Mart announced that they are again serving as a Marine Corps Toys For Tots donation center, continuing their longstanding tradition of working with the Toys For Tots program.

“We appreciate the support we have received through the years from the people of mid-Michigan for this program,” commented Trent Scheuer, owner of Mattress Mart.  “We ask that people please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy at any of our Mattress Mart locations in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and Portage.”

As an added bonus, Mattress Mart will make additional toy donations of their own to the Toys For Tots program based upon sales during this holiday season.  Scheuer continued,   “We always end up donating two or three additional tubs of toys every year based upon the high volume of sales we receive during this time of year.  We even filmed a new television commercial featuring the Toys For Tots program and will be airing it this November and December.  We really like how the toys collected stay in the local area and hope that the people of mid-Michigan will find it possible to be as generous as they have in the past.  The support we receive has always been outstanding.” 

Mattress Mart donates to T.E.A.M. Up for Kids

September 14, 2007 - Mattress Mart donated to Sheriff Allen L. Byam’s T.E.A.M. Up For Kids program, a program dedicated to teaching, educating and mentoring at-risk youth in Calhoun County.  “We are pleased to again help sponsor this event,” stated Trent Scheuer, owner of Mattress Mart.  “We support Sheriff Byam’s efforts to help the youth of Calhoun County.”

Mattress Mart donates $2,000 to Habitat for Humanity

September 7, 2007 - Mattress Mart, with locations in Battle Creek, Portage and Kalamazoo, recently continued their longstanding tradition of local charitable giving by donating over $2,000 worth of twin mattresses to the Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity FurniShare Program. 

“We are extremely happy to be involved with Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity,” stated Trent Scheuer, owner of Mattress Mart.  “This donation helps assure that children involved in this program have proper support while resting at night.  And we like the fact that we are helping those in our local community.”  Lori Shook, BCAHFH ReStore Supervisor, added, “By helping the FurniShare program, you’re ensuring that every child has a place to sleep.”

Mattress Mart donates to help students

May 5, 2007 - Mattress Mart recently donated to help young students with the Wes Student Ministries.  This program targets adolescent issues including character, service, leadership and self-esteem.

Mattress Mart donates and helps sponsor Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

April, 2007 - Mattress Mart is proud to be a sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, this Saturday, May 19, 2007.  The event starts at the Arcadia Creek Festival Site in downtown Kalamazoo, at 7:00 am.  Mattress Mart is a special sponsor of the Sleep in for the Cure for this event.  Look for the special t-shirts with pictures of Katie and Kelsey on the back, and show up to support and donate to this special event. 

2006

Bring your gently used coats to Mattress Mart

November, 2006 - Mattress Mart is helping those less fortunate this holiday season.  In association with Charter Media, Mattress Mart is serving as a donation point for your new or gently used coats and winter clothing.  Please help us help those in our area have a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season

Toys for Tots time is here again

November, 2006 - Toys for Tots is back!  Bring your new, unwrapped toy to any Mattress Mart location and drop it in our Toys for Tots collection box.  Mattress Mart is proud to again serve as a Toys for Tots donation center.  And just as in previous years, Mattress Mart will make our own donation of toys to Toys for Tots.

Mattress Mart donates $1,000 of twin mattresses to Life Recovery Program

April 25, 2006 - Mattress Mart, one of Michigan’s largest sleepshops, recently continued their tradition of bedding donations by presenting The Haven of Rest of Battle Creek with $1000.00 worth of twin mattresses, boxsprings and frames for The Haven of Rest Ministries Life Recovery Program.

“Mattress Mart is very happy to make yet another contribution to The Haven of Rest, as it demonstrates our continued commitment to charities in our local area.  We are very proud of all the awards we win for our community service and feel obligated to give back to the cities of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo,” stated Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.

2005

Toys for Tots time is here again - bring us your toys!

November, 2005 - Toys for Tots is back!  Bring your new, unwrapped toy to any Mattress Mart location and drop it in our Toys for Tots collection box.  Mattress Mart is proud to again serve as a Toys for Tots donation center.  And just as in previous years, Mattress Mart will make our own donation of toys to Toys for Tots.

Donation made by Mattress Mart to Calhoun County Department of Human Services

September, 2005 - Mattress Mart again made a donation to the Calhoun County Department of Human Services for use by children cared for by foster and adoptive parents.  This group of people performs an important task in Calhoun County, and Mattress Mart wants to make sure these children have a comfortable place to sleep.

Mattress Mart gives to SAFE Place

July, 2005 - Mattress Mart made a donation of a mattress set to SAFE Place this month.  This is the most recent in a very long line of donations Mattress Mart has made to this local domestic violence shelter. 

2004

Mattress Mart donates to the Harper Creek Schools Holiday Project

December, 2004 - Mattress Mart recently made a donation to the Harper Creek Schools Holiday Project.  This is just another example of how we give back to the community at Mattress Mart.

Toys for Tots time is here

November, 2004 - Toys for Tots is back!  Bring your new, unwrapped toy to any Mattress Mart location and drop it in our Toys for Tots collection box.  Mattress Mart is proud to again serve as a Toys for Tots donation center.  And just as in previous years, Mattress Mart will make our own donation of toys to Toys for Tots.

Mattress Mart donates to The Haven

September 22, 2004 - Mattress Mart, one of Michigan’s largest sleepshops, recently continued their tradition of bedding donations by presenting The Haven of Rest of Battle Creek with $1400.00 worth of twin mattresses, boxsprings and frames for The Haven of Rest’s Family Transitional Housing Program (WIN Life).

“Mattress Mart is very happy to make yet another contribution to The Haven of Rest, as it demonstrates our continued commitment to charities in our local area.  We are very proud of all the awards we win for our community service and feel obligated to give back to the cities of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo,” stated Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.

Mattress Mart again donates to T.E.A.M. Up for Kids

September 17, 2004 - Mattress Mart donated to Sheriff Allen L. Byam’s T.E.A.M. Up For Kids program, a program dedicated to teaching, educating and mentoring at-risk youth in Calhoun County.

Mattress Mart makes an extra donation to the Angel Tree

January 15, 2004 - Thank you so much for volunteering to collect gifts for the Angel Tree.  You collected a total of 38 toys and gifts for us (note: these were gifts Mattress Mart donated on their own after their initial collection of toys for the Angel Tree program) Without the help of the wonderful people in our community, we would not be able to do the things we do to help the less fortunate in our community.

Jackie Fulcher,

Angel Tree Coordinator

2003

Mattress Mart donates to the Leila Arboretum Society

December 4, 2003 - Mattress Mart made a donation of a Chelsea Bonnet Bed to the Leila Arboretum Society for use in their most recent silent auction.  This is the most recent in a long list of donations Mattress Mart has made to local community services and agencies. 

Mattress Mart collects for Toys for Tots and makes their own donation

November, 2003 - Toys for Tots is back!  Bring your new, unwrapped toy to any Mattress Mart location and drop it in our Toys for Tots collection box.  Mattress Mart is proud to again serve as a Toys for Tots donation center.  And just as in previous years, Mattress Mart will make our own donation of toys to Toys for Tots.

Mattress Mart donates to T.E.A.M. Up for Kids

September 12, 2003 - Mattress Mart donated to Sheriff Allen L. Byam’s T.E.A.M. Up For Kids program, a program dedicated to teaching, educating and mentoring at-risk youth in Calhoun County.

Mattress Mart thanked for making donations to Michigan’s Family Independence Agency

June 10, 2003 - On behalf of the Foster and Adoptive Parents and the Staff of Calhoun County Family Independence Agency, I want to personally thank you for your generous donation to our Foster and Adoptive Parent Recognition Banquet held on May 22, 2003.  With a record number of families and staff in attendance, we were able to show our appreciation for the difficult service they provide for the county on an ongoing basis.

Your thoughtfulness and kindness in giving a donation added to the success of the evening.  Each attendee received a printed program that listed all of the companies and businesses, including your own, that contributed to the banquet.

Thank you again for your support of our Foster and Adoptive Parents who care for the many children in the community who are in need of a temporary or a permanent home setting.  We hope you will be an important part of future celebrations.

Gwain McCree,

Director, Calhoun County Family Independence Agency

Mattress Mart donates $1,100 worth of mattresses and frames to The Haven

July 2, 2003 - We are so thankful to Mattress Mart for the bed frames and mattresses.  Since we depend on donations from the community in order to help others, it is wonderful when people and organizations such as yours step up and meet our needs.  Thanks for being king beyond measure.  You truly are a blessing and for that we are grateful.  God bless your thoughtfulness of caring for others who are in need.

We realize this isn’t the first time The Haven has received the benefits of your benevolence and for that we sincerely wish you the best.

Joyce Harnden,

Business Coordinator, The Haven

Mattress Mart donates pillows to SAFE Place

May 7, 2003 - On behalf of SAFE Place, please accept my thanks for your generous donation of pillows and pillow coverings received on May 2, 2003.  What a wonderful gift!  We appreciate you thoughtfulness and your willingness to share so generously with the individuals we are privileged to serve.

Victoria Reese,

Executive Director, SAFE Place

2002

Mattress Mart and Sealy donate $1,500 worth of mattresses to SAFE Place

December 11, 2002 - Mattress Mart, in cooperation with the Sealy Mattress Company, presented SAFE Place with more than $1,500 worth of twin mattresses for the Families First Program.

“Our involvement with Families First and SAFE Place demonstrates Mattress Mart’s history of commitment to the people of mid-Michigan, and dovetails nicely with the Toys for Tots donation program with which we are currently involved, and our 10-year anniversary,” said Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.

Reprinted in part from the Battle Creek Enquirer

Mattress Mart donates to Toys for Tots

December 1, 2002 - Mattress Mart, with locations in Battle Creek, Portage and Kalamazoo, is serving as a Toys for Tots donation center this holiday season.  Anyone wishing to donate a new, unwrapped toy may drop it off at any Mattress Mart store, where they will be picked up by the Marine Corps for distribution within the immediate community.  Additionally, Mattress Mart has announced that they will make their own contribution to the Toys for Tots program for every Ther-A-Pedic bedding product purchased during the months of November and December. 

Mattress Mart donates to Safe Place

August 28, 2002 - On behalf of SAFE Place, please accept my thanks for your generous donation of mattresses received on August 26, 2002.  What a wonderful gift!  Your contribution does make a significant difference in the fight against domestic violence.  Guys, thanks for everything.

Victoria Reese,

Executive Director, SAFE Place

Mattress Mart donates $1,800 worth of mattresses to Haven of Rest

July 16, 2002 - Mattress Mart donated more than $1,800 worth of twin mattresses, boxsprings and frames to Haven of Rest ministries for its Transitional Housing Program.

The donation was in conjunction with the Ther-A-Pedic Mattress Company and was part of Mattress Mart’s bedding donation campaign.

Reprinted in part from the Battle Creek Enquirer

Mattress Mart makes donations

March 12, 2002 - Mattress Mart, in conjunction with the Ther-A-Pedic Bedding Co., recently made mattress donations to community agencies in Battle Creek.  The business donated more than $1,000 worth of twin mattresses to the SAFE Place Families First program.

SAFE Place is a United Way agency serving Calhoun, Barry and Eaton counties.  In addition to its domestic violence shelter, SAFE Place features the Families First department, crisis intervention services and a transitional housing program.  To donate to SAFE Place, call 965-6093.

Mattress Mart has locations in Kalamazoo, Portage and Battle Creek, and is locally owned by Jeff, Trent and Tony Scheuer.

Reprinted from the Battle Creek Enquirer

2001

Roses - Mattress Mart makes donation

December 15, 2001 - And many thanks to Jeff at Mattress Mart for helping us with our Christmas family.  You can always count on local businesses to help you out!

Becky Squires,

AAA Michigan

Reprinted from the Battle Creek Enquirer

Mattress Mart and Sealy donate to Kalamazoo Handicappers United

December 6, 2001 - Mattress Mart, one of Michigan’s largest independent Sealy sleepshop dealers, in cooperation with The Sealy Bedding Company, recently continued their tradition of bedding donations by presenting Kalamazoo Handicappers United with over $1000.00 worth of twin mattresses.

“Mattress Mart and Sealy are especially proud of our contributions to Kalamazoo Handicappers United.  Our involvement with this and other local groups demonstrates Mattress Mart’s history of commitment to the people of Mid-Michigan, and dovetails nicely with our recent Western Michigan Better Business Bureau awards for community service and business of the year,” stated Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.  “With the holiday season approaching, we hope everyone in our area will remember Kalamazoo Handicappers United and other non-profit agencies by helping out with a donation of any kind.”

Donate with Mattress Mart to Toys for Tots

November, 2001 - Toys for Tots is back!  Bring your new, unwrapped toy to any Mattress Mart location and drop it in our Toys for Tots collection box.  Mattress Mart is proud to again serve as a Toys for Tots donation center.  And just as in previous years, Mattress Mart will make our own donation of toys to Toys for Tots.

Mattress Mart donates to help refurbish widow’s house

October 11, 2001 - Mattress Mart recently made a mattress donation and aided in the refurbishing of the home of Luciene Bader of Paw Paw.  More than 40 volunteers worked all day to refurbish the home of this 82-year-old widow.  This restoration was part of the Paul Davis Restoration Repairing America Program.

Reprinted in part form the Kalamazoo Gazette

Mattress Mart donates 5 twin sets to SAFE Place

October 18, 2001 - On behalf of SAFE Place, please accept my thanks for your generous donation of 5 twin mattress sets received on October 15, 2001.  What a wonderful gift!  Your contribution does make a significant difference in the fight against domestic violence.

Victoria Reese,

Executive Director, SAFE Place

Mattress Mart donates to Integrated Health Partners

October 5, 2001 - Thank you for the donation of the twin-size bed frame.  Your generosity has helped someone in need.  I spoke with the individual and was told that, “I had the best nights sleep in ages, and woke up with less pain.”  It has been a pleasure working with you and Mattress Mart and knowing that there are people like you in our community that care.

Dawn Gaston, RN

Roses - Mattress Mart donates to fire victim

August 4, 2001 - Roses to Jeff Scheuer, Mattress Mart and Ther-A-Pedic.  Recently, a local woman had a fire that destroyed everything in her home, including her bed.  I gave Jeff at Mattress Mart a call to see if he could help with getting her a new bed.  Jeff immediately called Ther-A-Pedic (a bed manufacturer) and had a mattress, box springs and bed frame for the fire victim at no charge.  Thank you for helping those in need during such a crisis time in their life.  Our community is fortunate to have people like Jeff.

Maria Price,

American Red Cross

Reprinted from the Battle Creek Enquirer

2000

Mattress Mart and Sealy make $3,000 mattress donation

November 20, 2000 - Mattress Mart, one of Michigan’s largest independent Sealy sleepshop dealers, in cooperation with The Sealy Bedding Company, recently continued their tradition of bedding donations by presenting S.A.F.E. Place with over $3000.00 worth of twin mattresses for their Families First program.

“Mattress Mart and Sealy are especially proud of our continuing contributions to the Families First program.  Our involvement with Families First and S.A.F.E. Place demonstrates Mattress Mart’s history of commitment to the people of Mid-Michigan, and dovetails nicely with our recent Western Michigan Better Business Bureau award for community service,” stated Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.  “With the holiday season approaching, we hope everyone in our area will remember S.A.F.E. Place and other non-profit agencies by helping out with a donation of any kind.”

Bring us your toys - Mattress Mart donates to Toys for Tots

November, 2000 - Toys for Tots is back!  Bring your new, unwrapped toy to any Mattress Mart location and drop it in our Toys for Tots collection box.  Mattress Mart is proud to again serve as a Toys for Tots donation center.  And just as in previous years, Mattress Mart will make our own donation of toys to Toys for Tots.

Mattress Mart and Ther-A-Pedic make mattress donations

October 30, 2000 - Mattress Mart, one of Michigan’s largest sleepshops, in conjunction with The Ther-A-Pedic Mattress Company, recently continued their tradition of bedding donations by presenting S.A.F.E. Place with over $1700.00 worth of twin mattresses for their Families First program.

“Mattress Mart and Ther-A-Pedic are very proud of our contributions to the Families First program.  Our continuing involvement with Families First and S.A.F.E. Place demonstrates Mattress Mart’s continued commitment to our local communities.  This most recent donation is one of many made in 2000, and is another reason why the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan recently awarded us with their Small Business Community Service Award,” stated Trent Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.

Mattress Mart makes SAFE Place donation

June 16, 2000 - On behalf of SAFE Place, please accept my thanks for your generous donation of a stove and several mattresses with boxsprings received on February 29, 2000.  What a wonderful gift!  Your contribution does make a significant difference in the fight against domestic violence.

Victoria Reese,

Executive Director, SAFE place

Mattress Mart donates to Serenity House

June 4, 2000 - Mattress Mart, one of Michigan’s largest sleepshops, recently donated $600 worth of twin mattresses to the Serenity House of Kalamazoo women’s unit.

“Mattress Mart is very proud of our contribution to this Serenity House program.  Our continued involvement with this and other local non-profit agencies demonstrates Mattress Mart’s continued commitment to the people of Kalamazoo County,” stated Trent Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.

Reprinted in part from the Kalamazoo Gazette

Mattress Mart and Sealy donate to Families First

May 24, 2000 - Mattress Mart, one of Michigan’s largest sleepshops, in conjunction with The Sealy Bedding Company, recently continued their tradition of bedding donations by presenting S.A.F.E. Place with $1000.00 worth of twin mattresses for their Families First program.

“Mattress Mart and Sealy are very proud of our contributions to the Families First program.  Our continuing involvement with Families First and S.A.F.E. Place demonstrates Mattress Mart’s continued commitment to the people of Calhoun County.  This most recent donation is our first of 2000, with more planned for later in the year,” stated Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.

Retailer, licensee support charity

May 22, 2000 - Mattress Mart, a bedding specialty retailer based in Battle Creek, has teamed with Ther-A-Pedic’s South Bend, Ind., licensee to donate $1,000 worth of mattresses to SAFE Place, an organization that operates a domestic violence shelter and crisis intervention program.

Reprinted in part from Furniture Today

Mattress Mart supports drug education through Fraternal Order of Police

April 24, 2000 - We thank Mattress Mart for their support and donation given unselfishly to Lodge #121.  On behalf of the entire membership, we thank you and your organization for your support.

Esteban Rivera,

President, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #121

1999

Mattress Mart makes donation to Marine Corps Toys for Tots program

December 21, 1999 - Mattress Mart, with locations in Battle Creek, Portage and Kalamazoo, recently concluded their participation in the Toys for Tots program by making their own donation from each of their three area locations.

“This is a great way for us to continue our strong community involvement by helping to provide a happy holiday season for local children,” said Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.  “We serve as a Toys for Tots donation center, but decided that was not enough.  So we came up with the idea to make our own donation to the Toys for Tots program based upon the sales of all Ther-A-Pedic bedding products during November and December.  Near the end of December, we filled up another four barrels of toys for the 10-16 year old age group, which typically falls behind in the number of gifts donated.  The public really responded to our television advertisements featuring Toys for Tots during this period, and in the end the winners were the children of Kalamazoo and Calhoun County.  We wish to thank everyone who made donations not only at our stores, but at locations throughout the area.”

Mattress Mart and Sealy donate to Families First

November 8, 1999 - Mattress Mart, in conjunction with The Sealy Mattress Company, recently continued their tradition of bedding donations by presenting SAFE Place with $1,600 worth of twin mattresses for their Families First program.

“Mattress Mart and Sealy are very proud of our contributions to the Families First program.  Our continuing involvement with Families First and SAFE Place demonstrates Mattress Mart’s continued commitment to the people of Calhoun County.  This most recent donation is one of many we have made in 1999, and is one we traditionally make at the beginning of the holiday season,” stated Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.

Reprinted in part from the Battle Creek Enquirer

Roses for Mattress Mart donations to SAFE Place

August 21, 1999 - Roses to Jeff, Trent and Tony Scheuer of Mattress Mart.  Thank you for your continual support of the Families First program, by providing new twin-sized mattresses.  Your contribution to SAFE Place demonstrates your commitment to our mission ending domestic violence.

Beatrice Wheeler, Missy Mills and Shanette Bowser,

Families First Team

Reprinted from the Battle Creek Enquirer

Businesses team up to give bedding to SAFE Place

August 8, 1999 - Mattress Mart, one of Michigan’s largest sleep shops, in conjunction with Ther-A-Pedic Bedding Co., recently continued its tradition of bedding donations by presenting SAFE Place with $750 worth of twin mattresses for the agency’s Families First program.

“Mattress Mart and Ther-A-Pedic are very proud of our contributions to SAFE Place these past years, especially to their Families First program,” said Jeff Scheuer, owner of Mattress Mart.  “Our continuing involvement with SAFE Place demonstrates Mattress Mart’s commitment to the people of Calhoun County.”

SAFE Place is a United Way agency serving Calhoun, Barry and Eaton counties.  In addition to its domestic violence shelter, SAFE Place features the Families First department, crisis intervention services and a transitional housing program.  If you have items you would like to donate to SAFE Place, call the agency at 965-6093.

Mattress Mart has locations at 5285 Beckley Road in Battle Creek, 5383 S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage and 5601 W. Main St. in Kalamazoo.  All three locations are locally owned by Jeff, Trent and Tony Scheuer.

Ther-A-Pedic Co. is the nation’s eighth largest bedding manufacturer.  It contributes to domestic violence shelters throughout the United States.

Reprinted from the Battle Creek Enquirer

Mattress Mart donates bunk bed

February 5, 1999 - Please accept my thanks for your most generous donation of a bunk bed set received on 1/23/99.  It was so wonderful of you to think of SAFE Place for such a contribution.  We appreciate your thoughtfulness and your willingness to share so generously with the individuals we are privileged to serve.

Victoria Reese,

Executive Director, SAFE Place

1998

Mattress Mart helps Olympic luge team

November 21, 1998 - Mattress Mart, with locations in Battle Creek, Portage and Kalamazoo, recently came to the aid of the U. S. Winter Olympic luge team.  In conjunction with the Ther-A-Pedic Bedding Company, Mattress Mart arranged for 21 new beds sets to be donated to the U.S. luge team’s new athletic training house in Park City, Utah, where team members are preparing for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.

“I retired a few years ago as the conditioning and start coach for the Olympic luge team, but still kept in touch with all of my athletes and staff, “ said Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.  “When U. S. Luge called and mentioned they needed help in furnishing their new western headquarters, I immediately called upon one of our bedding suppliers, Ther-A-Pedic International, and explained the situation.  We brought all the parties together and arranged the donation of 21 new mattress sets.”

Reprinted from the Battle Creek Enquirer

Mattress Mart to serve as donation center for Marine Corps Toys for Tots program

November, 1998 - Mattress Mart is serving as a donation center for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program this holiday season.  Mattress Mart has also announced they will make their own contribution to the Toys for Tots program for every Ther-A-Pedic bedding product purchased during the months of November and December.

“This is a great way for us to continue our strong community involvement by helping provide a happy holiday season for area children,” said Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.  “We wanted to become a Toys for Tots donation center, but decided that alone was not enough.  So we came up with the idea to make our own donation to the Toys for Tots program based upon the sales of all Ther-A-Pedic bedding products during November and December.  As the end of December nears, we will then work with Toys for Tots and use these funds to buy more toys for the 10-16 year old age group, which typically falls behind in the number of gifts donated.  We’ve also produced a new television commercial promoting our involvement with Toys for Tots to help get the word out about this great program.  We’re really happy to be on board.”

Mattress Mart donates again to SAFE Place

October 19, 1998 - Please accept my thanks for your most generous donation of the mattress and boxsprings received on 9/14/98.  It was so wonderful of you to think of SAFE Place for such a contribution.  Once again, thank you so much for being a part of the efforts to make our community a better place to live.

Victoria Reese,

Executive Director, SAFE Place

Roses for Mattress Mart donating to Families First

September 26, 1998 - Roses to the folks at Mattress Mart for coming through time and time again with beds for our clients.  Mattress Mart’s very generous donations have given many of our women and children much more comfortable sleep accommodations than they would have had otherwise.  We thank them for helping our clients get a better start in their new lives.

Sue Clark-Granger,

Families First Supervisor, SAFE Place, Battle Creek

Reprinted from the Battle Creek Enquirer

Mattress Mart donates five twin sets

August 4, 1998 - Please accept my thanks for your most generous donation of five twin mattresses, boxsprings and fames received on 7/8/98.  It was so wonderful of you to think of SAFE Place for such a contribution.  Your contribution helps to offset the costs of such items which allow us to focus our funds on providing critical supports in our efforts to impact the lives of those who have been victims of domestic violence.

Victoria Reese,

Executive Director, SAFE Place

Mattress Mart donates bedding to SAFE Place

June 22, 1998 - Mattress Mart, in conjunction with Ther-A-Pedic Bedding Co., again this year donated more than $1,500 worth of new bedding to SAFE Place for use in its domestic violence shelter and its transitional housing program.

“We are very proud and excited to be making this latest donation to SAFE Place,’ said Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.   “Even though we are one of the largest sleep shops in Michigan, we still maintain a strong local presence, and we can’t think of a better way to do so than continuing our involvement with SAFE Place.  It’s a way for us to give back to the community which has helped make Mattress Mart successful.”

Reprinted in part from the Battle Creek Enquirer and BEDtimes

SAFE Place donation

February 23, 1998 - Please accept my thanks for your most generous donation of a new mattress and boxspring received on 1-28-98.  It was so wonderful of you to think of SAFE Place for such a contribution.

Victoria Reese,

Executive Director, SAFE Place

1997

Mattress Mart donates to SAFE Place

April 21, 2997 - I am writing on behalf of everyone at SAFE Place; clients and staff alike.  I greatly appreciate all the kind and generous thing you have done for the benefit of SAFE Place.  More specifically I appreciate your company’s recent collaboration with Ther-A-Pedic Bedding in donating ten twin size beds with frames.  It was especially generous that Mattress Mart delivered all those mattress sets to each destination.  I would like you to know that those mattresses were put to great use; going to residents of the shelter moving into new homesteads, as well as participants in our Transitional Housing and Families First Programs who were doing the same.

Once again, thank you so much for being a part of the efforts to make our community a better place to live.  We appreciate your thoughtfulness and willingness to share so generously with the individuals we are privileged to serve.

Amy Schneider,

Families First Supervisor

1996

Mattress Mart donates bed set

July 16, 1996 - Once again, on behalf of the recipient family, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you and your business for the generous donation.  The bed was much needed and greatly appreciated.

Families First is also very grateful to you for keeping our agency in mind.  We look forward to continue doing business with you and your company.

Heidi Stevens,

Families First Worker

Mattress Mart donates to Families First

May 24, 1996 - I wanted to take the opportunity to thank Mattress Mart for the recent donation of two beds.  Your donation was greatly appreciated and much needed by the families who received the beds - they have already been put to good use.

Families First is grateful to your company for keeping our agency in mind.  We look forward to conducting business with you in the future.

Once again, thank you from the SAFE Place, Families First agency and on behalf of the families who benefited from your generosity.

Amy Schneider,

Families First Supervisor

Companies contribute bedding to SAFE Place

February, 1996 - Mattress Mart, in conjunction with the Ther-A-Pedic Bedding Co., recently presented SAFE Place with more than $3,500 worth of new bedding to be used in SAFE Place’s domestic violence shelter and transitional housing program.

The donation of 10 twin bed sets and frames is the latest in a line of contributions which Mattress Mart has made to SAFE Place.

“We are very excited about this offering,” said Jeff Scheuer, co-owner of Mattress Mart.  “By combining forces with the Ther-A-Pedic Bedding Co., we are able to make a substantial donation to SAFE Place during the holiday season.  It’s a way for us to give back to the community.”

Reprinted in part from the Battle Creek Enquirer