This was the inaugural year of Ashley’s Delivering Dreams, a community initiative that supports families in need.
Ashley, North America’s top furniture and mattress retailer, surprised New Orleans nurse Stevey Kells with tickets to Super Bowl LIX this weekend. The tickets were hand-delivered by New Orleans Saints LB Demario Davis, spokesperson for the inaugural year of Ashley’s Delivering Dreams, a community initiative that supports families in need.
Following the Bourbon Street attack in the early hours of January 1, 2025, Clinical Nurse Supervisor Stevey Kells was instrumental in managing the patient flow of 26 victims upon their arrival at the University Medical Center. As the charge nurse on call, her primary responsibility was to ensure the efficient movement of patients, prioritizing the transfer of stable individuals to create space for those in critical condition. Kells worked closely with the team to guarantee timely and appropriate care for all patients. In addition to coordinating logistics, she provided hands-on support when needed, assisting with assessments and critical interventions at the bedside.
Davis said, “It’s an honor to continue my partnership with Ashley and give back to a true ‘hometown hero’. As a member of the New Orleans community, I am grateful for the selfless service of Stevey and the rest of the care team at University Medical Center. Thank you for all you do to keep us safe.”
In its inaugural year, Ashley’s Delivering Dreams program provided a deserving New Orleans resident with a complete home furniture makeover. Five runners-up were also selected and received a gift package valued at over $2,000 including sports memorabilia, tickets to a New Orleans Saints game, and a $500 Ashley credit.
Lexie Paswater, SVP of Marketing for Ashley Global Retail said, “We’re grateful to Demario and the Davis family for sharing our commitment to giving back. He has been a critical element of our philanthropic efforts in New Orleans this year, and we’re lucky to have the opportunity to join him in celebrating Stevey and all she has done for her city.”
The Super Bowl tickets were the latest in a series of community service initiatives spearheaded by Davis. In October, he partnered with Ashley to replace 100 percent of the beds at Covenant House New Orleans, which provides shelter and services for over 900 youth under the age of 22 annually.
Delivering Dreams will continue its mission of giving back to local communities in 2025, with a new market that will be announced soon. For more information, visit www.ashley.com.