Name
The Power of Business as a Force for Good, a Closer Look at Leesa and The Bowery Mission
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
David Wolfe David Jones
Session
The Power of Business as a Force for Good, a Closer Look at Leesa and The Bowery Mission
Hosted by Leesa and The Bowery Mission

Leesa Sleep was founded with a purpose, to contribute toward a positive solution to “bedlessness” in America. Since launching in 2015, Leesa has donated one mattress for every 10 sold, enabling 30,000 mattresses to be given to nearly 1,000 nonprofits across the country. Whether you’re buying a mattress or seeking refuge, Leesa believes in everyone’s right to rest in an “always on” world. Join David Wolfe, cofounder and CEO of Leesa Sleep, and David Jones, president & CEO of The Bowery Mission, as they discuss their partnership. They’ll be joined by a former resident of The Bowery Mission, who will share a personal account of their journey. Leesa has been working with the Mission since 2015 to support its long-term residential programs, which help individuals struggling with homelessness, addictions, job loss, domestic violence, and much more to make a lasting life change. Join this inspiring session and see firsthand how their support (and your support of socially conscious companies) is renewing hope and transforming lives as individuals make progress—gaining employment and housing, and contributing economically to society.

Session Type
Fast Track
Theme
Entrepreneurship, Social Good
Time Block
BLOCK 2 – Morning
Original cap:
50
The Power of Business as a Force for Good, a Closer Look at Leesa and The Bowery Mission
Hosted by Leesa and The Bowery Mission
Approx. travel time by mass transit:
From Convene: 20 min
From 92Y: 35 min