{"id":43434,"date":"2026-05-13T19:45:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T19:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/?post_type=announcements&#038;p=43434"},"modified":"2026-05-13T19:45:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T19:45:54","slug":"sara-national-grant-sponsorship","status":"publish","type":"announcements","link":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/announcements\/sara-national-grant-sponsorship\/","title":{"rendered":"Saatva Named National Grant Sponsor for the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National sponsorship highlights the connection between restorative living, thoughtful design, and the future of architecture.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In recognition of Better Sleep Month, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Saatva<\/strong><\/a>, the Restorative Luxury Sleep Company, announced its partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sara-national.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)<\/strong><\/a> as a National Grant Sponsor, supporting architecture students, emerging professionals, and mentorship initiatives across the organization\u2019s nationwide network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership is part of Saatva\u2019s <strong><em>Professional Dreamer Initiative<\/em><\/strong>, the company\u2019s corporate social responsibility platform launched in 2025 and rooted in the belief that restorative sleep and supportive environments help people reach their full potential. Through collaborations with mission-driven organizations, the initiative works to expand access to opportunity and support the next generation of individuals in pursuing their ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this national sponsorship, Saatva will support student grants, mentorship programming, and engagement initiatives connected to major SARA events throughout the year, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/saracalifornia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SARA California Design Awards<\/strong><\/a>,<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarany.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SARA New York Design Awards<\/strong><\/a>,<strong> <\/strong>and<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sara-national.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SARA National Design Awards<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBetter rest begins with better spaces,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/press-room\/leadership\/ron-rudzin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ron Rudzin<\/strong><\/a>, Founder and CEO of Saatva. \u201cArchitects shape the environments where we live, recharge, and connect. SARA\u2019s commitment to mentorship, community, and advancing the profession aligns naturally with our belief that thoughtful design can improve everyday life. We\u2019re proud to support the next generation of architects as they pursue their ambitions and help shape the future of our physical environments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1956, SARA is a national professional organization guided by the principle of \u201cArchitect Helping Architect,\u201d bringing together licensed architects, emerging professionals, students, and industry partners through mentorship, fellowship, and advocacy. Known for its intimate, community-driven approach, SARA fosters meaningful collaboration and professional growth at every stage of an architect\u2019s career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the sponsorship, Saatva will also partner with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cccap.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Coalition of Community Architecture Programs (CCCAP)<\/strong><\/a> to support student grant opportunities and expand access to educational and professional development resources within the architecture community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSARA is proud to partner with Saatva in supporting the next generation of architects,\u201d said <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/fabiyan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fabiyan Pembelski<\/strong><\/a>, National Executive Director of SARA. \u201cThis sponsorship reflects our mission of <em>Architect Helping Architect<\/em> by investing in mentorship, education, and opportunities that empower students and emerging professionals across our network. Together, we\u2019re helping foster a stronger and more connected future for the profession.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership highlights Saatva\u2019s continued investment in organizations that champion creativity, education, wellness, and community impact. By aligning with SARA, Saatva extends its mission beyond products\u2014supporting the people and ideas shaping more thoughtful, restorative spaces for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About SARA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sara-national.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)<\/a> is one of the fastest-growing architectural organizations in the country, dedicated to supporting architects, emerging professionals, and students through education, mentorship, advocacy, and meaningful professional connections. Guided by the mission of Architect Helping Architect, SARA provides accessible continuing education, licensing support, student opportunities, design awards, and council-based programming across the country. As a growing grassroots organization, SARA is committed to creating practical pathways for architects at every stage of their careers while strengthening the profession through collaboration, service, and community.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Saatva<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saatva<\/a>, the first company to sell luxury mattresses online, was founded with a mission to inspire the world to prioritize healthy and restorative sleep. Since 2010, the company has pioneered a direct-to-consumer model that delivers exceptional quality, service, and design through a more streamlined, elevated shopping experience, bringing a new level of efficiency and transparency to the premium mattress category. Its name is derived from the Sanskrit word <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/what-does-saatva-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meaning truth, purity, and wholeness<\/a>, which guides the brand in everything it does. Saatva&#8217;s handcrafted mattresses are assembled in the USA in the company\u2019s own factories with globally sourced premium materials that are better for sleepers and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saatva offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/mattresses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best-in-class mattresses<\/a> across multiple sleep categories \u2014 including innerspring, memory foam, latex, hybrid, adjustable air, and specialty designs \u2014 plus designer bedroom furniture and luxury bedding products available online and in a growing number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viewing Rooms<\/a> across the country. Made with recycled steel, organic cotton, and CertiPUR-US\u00ae certified foams, Saatva mattresses reflect the company\u2019s commitment to thoughtful craftsmanship and wellness. Each mattress is hand-delivered and set up in the customer\u2019s home via complimentary white-glove delivery \u2014 never compressed in a box for doorstep shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/press-room\/announcements\/saatva-announcing-official-mattress-sponsorship-of-la28-olympic-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Mattress &amp; Restorative Sleep Provider of the 2026 &amp; 2028 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams<\/a>, Saatva will supply Team USA with luxurious bedding products and also work closely with LA28 and the U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Committee to spotlight the essential role of sleep in recovery and performance.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/press-room\/announcements\/saatva-celebrates-15-years-of-transforming-the-business-of-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For over 15 years<\/a>, Saatva has delivered exceptional comfort and an unparalleled mattress and home furnishings experience that captures the essence of restorative luxury sleep. For more information about Saatva and any of its products, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/press-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saatva Press Room<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":43435,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"announcement_category":[208],"class_list":["post-43434","announcements","type-announcements","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","announcement_category-partnerships"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/announcements\/43434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/announcements"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/announcements"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43435"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"announcement_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/announcement_category?post=43434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}