Teachers work hard to educate and mentor their students, while still taking care of their own lives and duties. I think we can all agree they deserve a nice space for themselves inside their workplace where they can go to catch up with one another, take a small break, and generally relax. Earlier this year, Gallery […]
As Gallery Furniture’s 2014 Christmas Giveaway continues, it’s exciting time for many families in need in our community. The holidays aren’t always the happiest time for some people, but Houston’s own Mattress Mack has aimed to change that for more than 30 years with this amazing tradition. For 30 lucky Houstonians this year, Gallery Furniture […]
In keeping with tradition, Gallery Furniture is spending this holiday season rewarding deserving individuals with the gift of a house full of new furniture. Nominated by their friends, family and neighbors, recipients aren’t even notified until the truck is ready to deliver their brand new furniture into the home, so they get the surprise of […]
Have you ever considered how much the media influences charitable efforts? A 2006 study from The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan, uncovered that the specific media coverage of the devastating 2004 tsunami heavily influenced charitable donations. To most people this would make sense of course, if you know about the tragedy, then […]
Attending a concert in the name of charity makes giving back that much more fun! In the second of their series of benefit shows, Fitzgerald’s invited a variety of bands to perform cover sets of their favorite bands to raise money for the kids of Jefferson Davis High school. Houstonia Magazine reports that the October […]
Rocket’s legend Yao Ming may have retired from basketball, but he hasn’t shifted into the shadows just yet. Yao is using his stardom as the second tallest NBA player and Houston hero to help save African elephants from poachers. The ivory trade is a big underground business and due to the popularity of their tusks, […]
Earlier this month at the Shell Houston Open Celebration of Giving Luncheon, the Shell and Houston Golf Association made a big announcement! According to the Houston Chronicle, their annual April golf tournament, the 2014 Shell Houston Open, raised a staggering $2,236,977 for charitable causes. This is the 40th year for the popular golf tournament, and […]
For sick kids around the country, staying in a hospital can feel cold and lonely. One wonderful young woman in Detroit is trying to change that by bringing these kids care packages full of toys, new clothes and stuffed animals to make them feel more at home. According to Source Newspaper, Sarah Maisano, who is […]
Gallery Furniture has become more than a place to shop for your home but, a representation of what it means to give back. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the exuberant owner of Houston’s best family business success story, is known for his crazy bets for free furniture, fast-talking commercials and most of all for his amazing […]
Jason Arcemont is just a regular guy from Spring, Texas. He enjoys running, attending church with his family, and growing his business, where he specializes in corporate marketing and branding. However, while attending church with family, just another day in Jason’s life became a day of inspiration to truly step up for a great cause. […]
