Gardner White Marks National Sleep Week with Mattress Donation to Alternatives for Girls

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Initiative underscores the vital role restorative sleep plays in health, emotional well-being, and building stronger communities.

 Detroit, MI – Gardner White is turning awareness into action this National Sleep Week (March 8–14) by donating mattresses and mattress protectors to Alternatives For Girls, a Detroit-based nonprofit that provides safe, supportive housing and critical resources for young women facing housing instability and other life challenges.

National Sleep Week,

serves as an annual reminder of the essential role sleep plays in overall health and well-being. Through this donation, Gardner White is reinforcing its commitment to the community and highlighting the belief that everyone deserves a good night’s sleep.

“National Sleep Week is an important reminder that something as simple as a good night’s sleep can have a powerful impact on someone’s life,” said Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White. “We’re proud to partner with Alternatives For Girls to help create a more comfortable and supportive environment for their community.”

Research consistently shows that quality sleep is a cornerstone of physical health,

emotional resilience, and daily performance. According to the National Sleep Foundation (2025), adults who regularly get the recommended 7–9 hours of sleep each night are more likely to experience greater happiness, improved productivity at work and home, enjoy stronger social relationships, and increased success in achieving personal goals.

“Gardner White’s generous partnership during National Sleep Week directly strengthens the health and well-being of the young women and families we serve,” said Tonya C. Adair, President & CEO, Alternatives For Girls. “Quality sleep is essential for physical health, emotional stability, and overall well-being. By providing new mattresses, Gardner White is helping ensure that those in our programs have the safe, restorative rest they need. We are grateful for their commitment to supporting our community’s health and creating access to this basic, vital resource.”

As a long-standing advocate for better sleep, Gardner White remains committed to helping families across Michigan find the right solutions for healthier rest. With nearly 100 mattress options across a wide range of price points, Gardner White differentiates itself by offering twice the selection of many retailers and maintaining a locally warehoused inventory that supports same-day delivery and award-winning customer service.

After helping more than 800,000 Michiganders sleep better, Gardner White understands that there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution when it comes to rest. With certified sleep experts on hand, the team is dedicated to educating and guiding customers to their ideal mattress fit, customized to their health, lifestyle, and budget.

About Gardner White 

Family-owned and operated for 114 years across four generations, Gardner White is Michigan’s #1 furniture and mattress retailer with 30 stores around the state and parent company to GW HOME. Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Gardner White is rooted in providing customers quality products, great value and innovative services, and is deeply dedicated to the communities they serve. Gardner White is the presenting sponsor of America’s Thanksgiving Parade and was recently named Top 100 Retailer in the United States, and Best Places to Work by Furniture Today and Crain’s Detroit Business. For more information, visit www.gardner-white.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and X.