The Sharing Shed

Mattress Trade In 

When you select a new Relax-O-Pedic, MH Gray Luxury Mattresses, or other Premium Sleep System and get up to $2000 in Trade In Rebates and your old mattress will be repurposed for a family in crisis. 

We make it easy to get a better night's rest. If you've been living with, but not loving your bed..but didn't feel like it was quite time to replace it. Let us make it easy for you. We'll get you up to $2000 for your old mattress, and help The Sharing Shed support families in need. 

Donate and Save

Helping The Sharing Shed and getting a better night's rest all in one move?  We help make it easy.

When you buy a new mattress, you have the ability to donate your current mattress set to our partners at the Sharing Shed.  The Sharing Shed is part of a larger non-profit and focuses on collecting furniture and household supplies, which are then distributed to families in need.  This assistance is offered to clients who are going through the process of getting back on their feet.  The Sharing Shed creates a store-like environment where clients can choose the specific items they would like to have in their new home. 

They get referrals from many non-profit organizations in the St. Louis area, which help all sorts of people suffering from things like fire or flood damage, displacement due to job loss, fleeing abusive relationships, recovering from homelessness, or dealing with other hardships.   You also have an opportunity to donate other items, including dishes, household furniture, and small appliances. If you'd like to donate a new bedframe, pillow, or mattress protector from Mattress Direct, these items can be purchased and set to deliver directly to the Sharing Shed.

Additionally, the Sharing Shed runs solely with the help and assistance from volunteers.  If you have the time and ability, they are always looking for volunteers to help sort through and organize donations and to help clients through the process of choosing their items.  Learn more by visiting thesharingshed.org.

What can I do if my family and I need help?

Our friends at the Sharing Shed work with several different organizations in and around the St. Louis area.  These organizations work to help people in all kinds of situations and are the ones who can offer referrals to the Sharing Shed.  These partner organizations work to help individuals suffering a wide array of hardships.  Below you'll find basic information on different organizations associated with the Sharing Shed and their contact information. 

OVERNIGHT WARMING LOCATIONS Alton, Edwardsville, and Granite City Illinois

The Overnight Warming Locations (OWL) in Alton and Edwardsville address a critical need for our unhoused neighbors when the overnight temperature is projected to be 20 degrees or lower.

GET INSIDE Our first objective is to prevent death or serious injury to our most vulnerable population during extreme cold. We provide warm housing, meals, clothing, showers, and survival items such as tents, sleeping bags and personal hygiene items. GET CONNECTED Once inside, our focus is getting connected personally, learning their stories and building a culture of mutual respect and concern. This connection can be life changing for both guests and volunteers. GET WELL Lastly, we actively build partnerships with area organizations and service providers to help individuals connect with resources they need. We have assisted guests in obtaining housing, getting medical care, securing transportation, applying for IDs and assistance programs, and addressing city ordinances.

Individuals Served in 2023–2024 148

Average Activations Per Year 20

Meals Served in 2023–2024 1200

Total Volunteers 226

Volunteers Per Activation Night 50–60

OWL HISTORY The Overnight Warming Center of Alton was formed in 2019 by local ministers and concerned volunteers after a homeless man froze to death in Alton. The organization has operated every winter season since then. During the inaugural year, we located a facility, recruited and trained volunteers, researched and prepared operating protocol, secured operating supplies, arranged for food preparation and delivery, and fundraised to pay expenses. The next two years brought the challenge of restructuring the entire program to incorporate COVID precautions. The goal was to stay open while keeping our guests and volunteers safe. As the program grew, other communities began to reach out for guidance on opening a warming center. In 2023, the Alton location assisted Edwardsville in opening a warming location, bringing them into the fold under the revised name of the Overnight Warming Locations (OWL).

This Saturday is ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST DAY! 

So, Number 1, you've got to get a good night's sleep and

Number 2, you've gotta get to Ices Plain & Fancy when they open at 9A!

When you get there, (or before) tag Mattress Direct and Ices Plain & Fancy in a Facebook or Instagram post, show us YOUR ICE CREAM, and you get a FREE Sleep Rules T shirt BELLA+CANVAS - excellent for sleep wear or for every day! 

Tag both again from Mattress Direct or wearing your Sleep Rules T Shirt and get a FREE SET OF SHEETS from Campbell Mattress!

See store for complete details! #shoplocal

Pillows, sheets, and sleep accessories like these Sleep Rules T's are great gifts for under the tree.

Visit the showroom nearest you for best selection, and bring home a gift they'll use night after night.

Get 2 FREE Deluxe Campbell Pillows AND a FREE Set of Sheets with all Relax-O-Pedic Sleep Systems this week at Mattress Direct in Alton, or a showroom near you!

Are late night snacks going to make me sleep better?

Some foods, like tart cherries, have been shown to have healthy sleep benefits, but other fruits and low calorie snacks can also be ok for late night snacks. Keep in mind you metabolize at a slower rate while you’re sleeping so heavier snacks are a no no. The same way we aspire to have a consistent sleep schedule, it’s best to consume your meals at consistent times as well, avoiding those heavier late night snacks.

You may have seen Bike Stop Bakery on Studio STL with us on the new M. H. Gray promotion.

The #graysleep SMART SUPPORT mattresses are Luxury Mattresses Made in #Missouri with simple ingredients, all killer, and no filler. You'll sleep better with a SMART mattress with DUAL SUPPORT and NOW you can get a DOZEN of Bike Stop Cafe's best selling Jodi's Peanut Butter Balls - DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE for FREE with every MH Gray Mattress purchase.

Peanut Butter & Chocolate go together like Comfort & Support

and simple ingredients that are good for you should fuel your body and support it comfortably every night.

Ask your Sleep Specialist to see the MH Gray Luxury Mattresses Made in Missouri, and you'll get this delicious treat for FREE stlmattressdirect.com/graysleep