Sit ‘n Sleep CEO Larry Miller to donate furniture to foster youth

Sit ‘n Sleep entrepreneur Larry Miller takes his famous tagline -- “Your Mattress is Free!” -- to heart and provides beds and furniture to transitional-aged foster youth, Dec. 19

Sit `n Sleep has partnered with Aspiranet, a leading human services agency of California, to support foster youth as they begin their transition to adulthood and independent living.

For two foster youth graduating from Aspiranet’s Transitional Housing Plus (THP) Foster Care program, Sit `n Sleep entrepreneur Larry Miller will acknowledge their inspirational achievements by donating furniture and home accessories to them. Each youth will receive a mattress, bed frame, dressers, nightstands, bedding and other items to help their transition to independence.

Aspiranet’s THP Plus Foster Care is a placement option for non-minor dependents who wish to stay in Extended Foster Care, and helps “bridge the gap” for those who will no longer live in a foster home. The program provides a safe and supportive living environment for youth to experience more independent living, with the assistance of a life coach and county worker.

Both the youth (Alondra and Carolina) currently attend community college, have jobs and will be transferring to a 4-year university. Alondra has been in the foster care system for five years and would like to become a social worker; Carolina’s goal is to be a child therapist, so she can help other children who have gone through the struggles she has experienced. According to the John Burton Advocates for Youth “California College Pathways” report, only 4% of former foster youth obtain a bachelor’s degree by age 26, as compared to 50% of the same-age non-foster youth population.

Larry Miller, CEO of Sit `n Sleep says, “We are so thrilled to help celebrate the accomplishments of these young women; they are true success stories and a great example of the good work Aspiranet is doing for youth in foster care. We hope that making sure they have what they need for a good night’s sleep helps them continue on their path to a bright future.”

When: Tuesday, December 19 at 1pm

Where: Sit `n Sleep, 18833 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance

Contact: Lysa Urban, 805-654-1564 x117. On-site contact: Allison Johnston Connor 310-963-7872

About Aspiranet
Aspiranet is a 501(c) (3), California nonprofit organization with the mission of providing children, youth, and families with a foundation of support and services so they can succeed at home, at school, and in their communities. Aspiranet offers a unique blend of services including foster family support, adoption through foster care, services for foster youth transitioning to adulthood, mental health services, residential care, intensive home-based care, and community-based family resources. For more than 40 years, Aspiranet has been dedicated to offering outstanding services that impact more than 35,000 children, youth and parents at 33 community-based sites statewide. For more information, visit www.aspiranet.org

About Sit ‘n Sleep
Sit ‘n Sleep is the mattress superstore dedicated to delivering a good night’s sleep to millions of Californians. Sit ‘n Sleep is focused on helping people find the right mattress for their needs, body type and health—all from the largest selection of mattresses, at the best price, while receiving great service. With 39 superstore locations throughout Southern California, Sit ‘n Sleep is an established Southern California brand, operating some of the largest and most successful mattress stores in the nation for over 35 years. The store features Sit ‘n Sleep’s unique bedMATCH Technology, a patented diagnostic system that fits consumers with the mattress best suited for their body type and support needs. Sit ‘n Sleep has been a prominent member of the Southern California community, donating to several local charities, including Make a Wish Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Jenesse Center, Padres Contra El Cáncer, PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), and many more. www.sitnsleep.com --###--