Category Archives: Do Some Good

Strengthening Communities Through United Way

At Leggett & Platt, our mission is twofold: to make life more comfortable and bring about a better future. One way we live that mission is through our long-standing partnership with United Way.

For decades, Leggett & Platt employees have helped create stronger, healthier communities through their support of United Way organizations. These partnerships provide essential resources and services, from emergency assistance and healthcare support to literacy, education, and family-focused programs that improve the lives of those in need.

In 2025, Leggett & Platt contributed more than $1.7 million in cash and in-kind donations to charitable organizations. Through local United Way agencies, employees raised more than $94,000, and Leggett & Platt amplified those efforts with an additional $57,500 corporate donation to United Way agencies across the United States.

At Leggett & Platt, giving back is rooted in our People First value. Through our partnership with United Way, we’re making a positive impact on individuals, families, and communities – close to home and worldwide.

Giving Back with Make-A-Wish® America

Supporting the communities where we live and work is an important part of who we are. In 2024, Leggett & Platt Flooring Products, the largest manufacturer of carpet cushion and hard surface underlayment in the United States, partnered with Make-A-Wish® to help make children’s wishes come true.

L&P pledged to donate $0.01 to Make-A-Wish® America for every square foot ($0.09/sq. yd.) of Make‑A‑Wish® branded carpet cushion and underlayment sold from January 1 through December 31, 2026, with a minimum donation of $100,000. By the end of 2026, L&P will have donated $200K to Make-A-Wish®.

Leggett & Platt Flooring Products partnership includes four Make‑A‑Wish® branded carpet pads:

  • Passion™
  • Inspire™
  • Desire™
  • Strength™

However, our partnership with Make‑A‑Wish® goes far beyond the national agreement and company-managed donations. Various L&P Flooring Territory Managers and retail customers have partnered with their local Make‑A‑Wish® chapters and attended Make‑A‑Wish® events.

Through these efforts, Leggett & Platt has helped Make-A-Wish® grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. We are proud of the collective impact our employees have made and look forward to continuing our support of this important mission.

How We Give Back at Leggett & Platt

At Leggett & Platt, giving back is one of the ways we put our values into action.

We are proud to support the communities where our employees live and work through charitable giving, community involvement, and partnerships with organizations that make a meaningful difference. By investing in causes that align with our values, we strive to create positive, lasting impact for people and communities around the world.

Join us this month in recognizing and celebrating the many ways we give back.

L&P Employees Volunteer During Day of Action

Last Friday, many of our employees spent the day volunteering for the Carthage Area United Way Day of Action. They joined 120 volunteers who helped support 12 nonprofits in Carthage, Missouri, including Carthage Crosslines, Carthage Humane Society, Jasper County 4-H/Youth Fair, Innovative Industries, and Fair Acres YMCA.

The Annual Day of Action brings businesses, individuals, and community leaders together for a morning of service. Volunteers work directly with local nonprofits to complete projects – like painting, cleaning, and moving – in just a few hours that otherwise might take longer to complete.

Events like Day of Action highlight the power of our collective impact. We are proud of our employees for doing great work together to serve our communities!

Celebrating Community Milestones in Carthage

We recently had the opportunity to support the Carthage Chamber at a local event celebrating businesses and individuals who make a difference in the community. A team of five employees from our corporate office in Carthage, MO, represented Leggett & Platt at the event.

As part of the evening, Roxanne Willard and the team created a themed centerpiece highlighting three meaningful milestones: the 60th anniversary of the Maple Leaf Festival, the 100th anniversary of Route 66, and America’s upcoming 250th birthday.

It was a great reminder of the strong connection between Leggett & Platt and the communities where we live and work.

Thank you to our team for their creativity and for embodying our value of doing great work together.

L&P Supports Lafayette House

Our team recently sponsored and attended Ooh La Lafayette, the annual fundraiser for Lafayette House – an organization providing compassionate services that empower individuals and families to heal from domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance use disorders. Their work has a profound impact on individuals and families in Joplin, Missouri, and the surrounding communities.

This year’s theme – Written in the Stars – featured letters from residents to their future selves and artwork from children, offering a meaningful perspective on the impact of the organization’s work.

We are proud of our colleagues whose leadership and commitment contributed to the event’s success, raising a record level of support to further the mission and help ensure access to essential services that promote safety, dignity, and hope.

Thank you to our team for putting people first.

Learn more about Lafayette House: https://www.lafayettehouse.org/

Team Members Support Local Foster Youth at Soroptimist Comedy Night

Several Leggett & Platt team members recently had the opportunity to support a wonderful cause in our Carthage, Missouri, community. The local Soroptimist chapter hosted a Comedy Night fundraiser to benefit area foster children – and several of our “Leggett Ladies” volunteered their time and talents to help make the event a success.

Funds raised from the evening support a special summer camp that allows foster kids to attend free of charge. Soroptimist covers all camp expenses, ensuring every child can enjoy a carefree summer experience filled with connection, encouragement, and fun.

We’re proud of the Leggett Ladies who stepped up to serve at the event and represent our company’s commitment to giving back. Thanks for putting people first!

Corporate Credit Supports Our Communities This Holiday Season

This holiday season, our Corporate Credit team turned celebration into community impact.

The team assembled and donated birthday cake kits and basic essentials to Crosslines Ministries in Joplin, Missouri, along with financial support to help families in need.

We’re proud to see our employees finding meaningful ways to give back where it matters most. Thank you to the Corporate Credit team!

L&P Supports Carthage Area United Way Golf Scramble

Together, we raised $23,500 at the Carthage Area United Way Golf Scramble!

With the help of nearly 50 volunteers and 90 golfers, the event turned into a beautiful day of teamwork, fun, and community spirit. Because of your incredible support, the funds raised will directly benefit programs that strengthen lives in our community.

A special thank you to our event coordinator, Roxanne Willard, whose servant heart and leadership made this event an outstanding success.

We are grateful to everyone who participated and continue to uphold our values of putting people first and doing great work together.

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.