DENVER, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver Mattress Company (DMC) and Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) are pleased to announce that their charity campaign this holiday season raised $282,753 for those in need.

From November 1^st to the 30^th, DMC pledged to match every dollar donated to the 67 participating rescue missions, with a $2,500 cap per market. $132,753 donations in all were made and there was a large increase in individual organizations meeting their match goal. Though the missions did not reach the original cap of $150,000 that DMC pledged to match, DMC has decided nonetheless to generously donate the entire amount to the AGRM.

"When it comes to companies that demonstrate a caring heart for individuals on every rung of the economic ladder," said Association of Gospel Rescue Missions President John Ashmen, "our friends at Denver Mattress are clearly out in front. The have become invaluable partners with our association and with our member organizations that tirelessly provide radical hospitality to desperate individuals and families in our cities and communities. Denver Mattress' generosity ensures that the poor and powerless continue to receive help and hope—particularly at this time of year when the need is so great." 

Association of Gospel Rescue Missions
"Founded in 1913, Colorado Springs-based AGRM is North America's oldest and largest network of independent crisis shelters and rehabilitation centers, offering radical hospitality in the name of Jesus. Each year member rescue missions serve approximately 42 million meals, provide more than 15 million nights of lodging, bandage the emotional wounds of thousands of abuse victims, and graduate 18,000-plus individuals from addiction-recovery programs. For more information or to locate an AGRM member organization, see http://www.agrm.org, or call (719) 266-8300."

Denver Mattress Company
Denver Mattress manufactures their mattresses in their own factory, then distributes and retails products in their own stores. Because they are able to eliminate the middleman markup, customers receive top quality sleep products for as much as 50% less than competitors. More mattress. Less money.® http://www.DenverMattress.com

About The Furniture Row Companies
The Furniture Row Companies make up one of the largest family-owned specialty home furnishings and bedding retailers operating over 330 stores in 31 states. For more information, please visit http://www.FurnitureRow.com

Furniture Row also owns and is the primary sponsor of a NASCAR Sprint Cup team. For more information on the #78 Furniture Row Racing program visit http://www.FurnitureRowRacing.com

Compass Outreach Media
Compass Outreach Media provides marketing tools and training to rescue missions across the country and has served as this campaign's lead creative consultant and campaign coordinator since its inception. http://www.compass-om.com

Contact:  John Knippenberg / Furniture Row Marketing
john.knippenberg@furniturerow.com

SOURCE Denver Mattress Company