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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 membersAmber 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 memberNancy 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.
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.
