Sleep Center, dedicated to helping its customers get a good night's sleep, carries that commitment into the community with charitable donations to worthwhile organizations.

Sleep Center, home of the "I Love My Bed!" customer, applies that same concept to its corporate philanthropy efforts: I Love My Community! Sleep Center's founder Ken Cassel describes the company's philosophy, "We believe strongly in giving back to the community that has meant so much to us and our families. It is extremely rewarding to assist organizations like Second Chance that provide opportunities to others and help them see a brighter future."

Cassel founded Sleep Center in 1975. There are currently four stores in Lakeland and one in Winter Haven. Cassel was born in Hagerstown, Maryland. He received a B.A. degree from Stetson University and a M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. Cassel served two years in the US Army Signal Corps. He has been active in Lakeland South Rotary and has been a member of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce since 1978 and the Winter Haven chamber since 1990.