Category Archives: Do Some Good

Supporting Our Community’s Youth

A group of employees recently came together for a special evening in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jasper/Newton County. It was a great night filled with connection, community spirit, and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Big Brothers Big Sisters works tirelessly to mentor and empower at-risk youth – helping them reach their full potential through positive relationships and guidance. By attending the event, our team was proud to stand behind their mission and contribute to the life-changing work they do.

At Leggett & Platt, giving back is part of who we are. Supporting causes like Big Brothers Big Sisters is just one more way we invest in communities where we live and work.

Thank you to Kaycia Frieden, Leeann Gardner, Mendi Westhoven, Alexa Driskill, Cheryl Jones, and Suzanne Hall for representing L&P at the event.

Making a Difference Together: United Way Day of Caring 2025

Sunshine Children’s Home Volunteers

Recently, Leggett & Platt employees joined hundreds of volunteers across southern Missouri for United Way Day of Caring – a powerful day of giving back and lifting up our Leggett communities.

From painting and repairs to hands-on clean-up projects, our team brought energy, heart, and teamwork to three local organizations: the Jasper County Youth Fairgrounds, the Carthage Crisis Center, and Sunshine Children’s Home. Thanks to their dedication, each site saw meaningful improvements that will continue to serve those who rely on these vital community resources.

At the Jasper County Youth Fairgrounds, volunteers tackled everything from the Small Exhibit Building to the 4-H concession area. Others spent the day supporting the Carthage Crisis Center, which provides shelter and care for individuals in need, while a third group helped beautify and assist at Sunshine Children’s Home, a space devoted to caring for vulnerable children in our area.

We’re honored to support the Carthage Area United Way and proud of the impact our employees continue to make through service and connection.

Carthage Crisis Center L&P Volunteers
Jasper County Youth Fairgrounds Volunteers

W:ISE Champions Volunteerism Across the Company

Throughout the month of June, members of W:ISE Employee Resource Group (ERG) inspired members to give back to their communities through acts of service and philanthropy. The initiative encouraged everyone to find a way – big or small – to make a positive impact, reflecting our company values of putting people first and doing great work together.

From supporting local blood drives, volunteering at a local library, and cleaning community spaces, to helping animals find forever homes, members embraced the call to serve. Participants from North Carolina to Missouri and Canada to Brazil volunteered at organizations like the Red Cross and community outreach programs like Carthage Crisis Center and The Foster Closet, showing just how much we can achieve when we come together.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, talents, and compassion to make a difference. Your efforts not only strengthen the communities where we live and work but also embody the spirit of teamwork and care that defines our values at Leggett & Platt.

Breanna Wagster taught her daughter about blood donation at the American Red Cross in Winston Salem, NC.
W:ISE members Amber Jewett, Roxanne Willard, Suzanne Hall, Heidi Gustin, Jordan Doherty, and L&P employees Mallory Hill, Cheryl Jones, Chelsea Day, John Nguyen, and Erin Wampler helped revitalize the local 4-H building along with a local 4-H family in Carthage, MO.
Jacque Sappington, Abbie Campbell, and Susan Chapman helped spruce up Sunshine Children’s Home in Carthage, MO.
Beth Jones and a friend donated their time to The Foster Closet in Columbus, Kansas.
Julie Kampling walked and provided comfort to local shelter dogs.
W:ISE member Cintia Soares and 25 Leggett & Platt employees donated blood in Brazil.
Roxanne Willard donated her time to the Jasper County Youth Fair in Carthage, MO. She and the group of volunteers donated 64 hours in one week!
W:ISE member Nancy Tellez and L&P employees Damares Valencia, Sarahi Valenica, Ruby Bahena, and Osvaldo Vieyra from Leggett & Platt Flooring Products in Aurora, IL, walked in support of Lurie Children’s Hospital and in memory of Nancy’s niece, Avanalis.
W:ISE Members Liliana Cano-Montoya, Renee Dodson, Matt Durham and L&P employees Robert Fecke, Ashley Hance, and Greg Shoup helped paint the women’s dorm at Carthage Crisis Center.

A special thank you to Juliet Tinker, Holly Snow, Joe Wiersma, and Isabel Perez, who collectively volunteered in their local communities through various roles, including assisting at a school library, performing in a church praise band, and participating in an International Day of the Girl workshop.

Honoring Excellence at the Carthage Chamber Annual Banquet

Recently, the Carthage Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet, themed “The Golden Ticket” – a night filled with creativity, celebration, and recognition of outstanding leadership within our community. Leggett & Platt proudly sponsored a table and joined local businesses in decorating to match the whimsical theme inspired by Willy Wonka.

Among the evening’s highlights was a moment of great pride for our team – Suzanne Hall, Assistant Treasurer, was honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award.

The ATHENA Award recognizes women who excel in their profession, give back meaningfully to the community, and actively mentor others in achieving their leadership potential. Suzanne exemplifies all of these qualities through her dedication, vision, and service.

Suzanne has been a passionate advocate and guiding force at Leggett & Platt and the Carthage Area United Way. From championing the annual employee giving campaign to helping lead the Annual Golf Scramble, Suzanne’s leadership and encouragement continue to elevate those around her.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Suzanne on this well-deserved honor, and thank everyone who represented Leggett & Platt.

L&P Supports Mission of Lafayette House at Annual Fundraiser

Recently, a group of L&P employees attended Ooh-La Lafayette, the annual fundraiser for Lafayette House of Joplin, Missouri.

Lafayette House is a center that provides safety and healing to those suffering from domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance abuse disorders. Annually, Lafayette House serves nearly 1,000 residents of Southwest Missouri, over half of whom are seeking refuge from domestic violence.

The night’s theme was “Disco Garden Party,” complete with sequins, flowers, and attire reminiscent of the 70s disco era. Highlights of the evening included watercolor portraits, a photo booth, a silent auction, and a fashion show spotlighting local boutiques. All money raised supports the mission of Lafayette House.

L&P Employees attend Ooh-La Lafayette.

The evening’s client spotlight featured a courageous woman named Jodie. Her journey with Lafayette House began in 2013, immediately after her son’s birth. Recognizing she needed help, she left the hospital and came straight to Lafayette House, calling it her baby’s “first home.” Her path hasn’t been easy, but each step forward has been a testament to her strength. She said, “I knew more than anything, I just had to try.”

Tammy Trent, Senior Vice President/Chief Accounting Officer and Board member of Lafayette House is thankful the House was there to help her when she was ready to take this step:

“While her story is unique, the underlying truth applies to us all. Sometimes, taking the first step and trying can be the hardest part, but if you never try, you never know what you can accomplish.”

Thank you to all of our L&P employees who attended Ooh-La Lafayette and supported the mission of Lafayette House!

Supporting United Way in the NYSE’s Global Giving Campaign

L&P is proud to support the United Way in the New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) Global Giving Campaign!

As a global company, we are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work. United Way shares our goals of advancing education, financial stability, and health around the world.

A commemorative ornament is hanging on a Christmas tree near the NYSE front entrance through the holiday season. Check it out below!

LEG Global Giving Campaign Ornaments 2024 Photo Credit: NYSE

The Women’s ERG Raises Money for Breast Cancer Research

In October, the Women’s ERG sponsored fundraisers to support an important cause – the fight to end breast cancer. Leggett & Platt teams in North and South America held walks and other events, with all proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation or other breast cancer charities. In total, the Women’s ERG raised over $9,000!

The Event – By the Numbers

  • Total Dollars Raised: $9,282.75
  • Total Participants: 390 employees and 231 guests
  • Countries Represented: 3 – The United States, Brazil, and Canada
  • Branch with the Highest Fundraising: Rensselaer U.S. Spring in Rensselaer, Indiana – $1,060
  • Branch with the Highest Participation Percentage – Leggett & Platt Flooring Products in Salisbury, NC, with all 45 employees participating for 100% participation

Here are just some of the branches that supported the month-long event.

The Leggett & Platt Flooring team in Illinois raised $500 for Susan G. Komen and wore shirts to raise awareness and support the cause.

The Carthage team hosted the Susan G. Komen Walk Where You Are Event at the Corporate Headquarters in Carthage, MO. The event encourages groups to walk where they are to raise awareness and support for breast cancer research. Together, Carthage employees raised over $1,000.

The Leggett & Platt Flooring team in Salisbury, NC, held a walk where the entire branch, 45 employees, participated and raised nearly $400.

Terrafix Geosynthetics had five Canadian branches participate in the Walk Where You Are Event – Toronto, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario; Edmonton, Alberta; Calgary, Alberta; and Surrey, British Columbia. Combined, the Canadian branches raised over $1,500 for breast cancer research.

Leggett & Platt Fort Worth Prime in Fort Worth, TX, held a chili cook-off and donation raffle for paid personal time off, raising $285. Congratulations to the winners of the paid time off raffle and the chili cook-off!

Leggett & Platt Flooring Products – Fort Worth Rebond in Fort Worth, TX, held “Pie For The Cure,” where team members could throw a pie at their colleagues to raise money. The team raised $647.

Hanes Geosynthetics – Greenscapes in Calhoun, GA, held a pancake breakfast, fundraising raffle, and walk, raising $117 for breast cancer research. At the end of the walk, the team hosted a traveling coffee truck for the 40 participants.

The Leggett & Platt Brazil team, along with the help of the local health department and volunteers, hosted a walk and community event. Over 270 people participated, holding group exercises, and the health department spoke about early prevention and how to do a self-breast exam. They had a breakfast table and water for all participants after the walk.

Samantha Howell, Vice President of Human Resources for Hanes and Flooring divisions, made bracelets with 100% of proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Hanes Industries in Conover, North Carolina, sold raffles for a chance to win a couch donated by a customer. The team raised $295 for Susan G. Komen.

The Rensselaer U.S. Spring team in Rensselaer, IN, held a raffle to benefit Pink for Sam, a local breast cancer charity. They raised $1,060 – the most of any branch! Congratulations to the raffle winners, Mark and Delmar!

Thank you to our Women’s ERG for organizing and promoting such an important event and to all of our branches for your commitment to putting people first!

Walking to Save Lives

Last month, L&P team members and their families participated in the American Heart Association’s Four States Heart Walk at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO.

Combined with a contribution from L&P, the walkers raised nearly $3,500 for the American Heart Association and their fight against cardiovascular disease – the number one killer of all Americans.

“I know we all have our own stories and reasons for supporting this wonderful event, and awareness is so important,” said Suzanne Hall, Assistant Treasurer and Team Captain.

Thanks to our L&P team and their families for walking to save lives and doing great work together!

Do Some Good: L&P Supports Carthage Area United Way Golf Scramble

More than 45 L&P volunteers helped host Carthage Area United Way’s annual Golf Scramble. From planning to hosting the event, our volunteers helped register 35 teams, set up stations, manage door prizes valued at over $6,000, and much more.

Together, L&P raised nearly $25,000 for the Carthage Area United Way! This was $5,000 more than the goal, and $9,000 more than last year.

Thank you to everyone who participated in making this event successful and continue to uphold our values of putting people first and doing great work together.

The Ways We Give Back: Supporting our Communities

At Leggett & Platt, we believe in putting people first and doing the right thing. This year, we’ve given over $240,000 in corporate charitable contributions to programs that inspire our future, elevate our communities, and help those in crisis.

Here are just a few of the ways we’ve given back.

We Rise

We Rise is an employee and company-funded program that has helped satisfy the emergency needs of our employees in the aftermath of catastrophic events and natural disasters. In 2024, we’ve helped seven team members in North Carolina, Missouri, and Kentucky.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a youth mentoring program in the United States. It pairs adult volunteers with children and young adults in the community and aims to foster positive relationships. Leggett & Platt has committed to sponsoring three matches a year, and one of the adult volunteer matches this year is an employee’s son.

Destination Imagination

Destination Imagination (DI) is a global community of 28 countries on six continents whose focus is to inspire and equip today’s youth to find their creative self-expression by providing challenges rooted in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Leggett & Platt has sponsored DI for the past three years and has helped multiple teams from all over the world, including Ukraine, compete in the program and at the annual global finals.

United Way

United Way is a global network of over 1,800 non-profits that help fundraise for agencies focused on solutions that strengthen the education, financial stability, and health of their communities. In 2023, employees raised more than $80,000, a gift that was enhanced by a $145,000 corporate donation to United Way agencies worldwide.

Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen is a non-profit organization dedicated to breast cancer awareness, research, and support. Last year, the Women’s ERG partnered with Susan G. Komen and held the More Than Pink Walk Where You Are event. Together, our L&P teams across North and South America raised over $23,000 for breast cancer research.

We are proud of our employees and their commitment to each other, their neighbors, and their communities. Thank you for putting people first!