Congratulations Nina Solovyeva, from Memorial High School – Spring Branch!
For the third year in a row, Texas Mattress Makers is proud to sponsor KPRC’s Senior Scholarship Program!
Nina Solovyeva is a Memorial High School – Spring Branch senior who is also the Team Captain of Varsity Tennis and the daughter of Russian immigrants who also joined us for the surprise. She first learned English at the age of 10 and has worked hard to be one of the top students at her school ever since. Nina also co-founded a non-profit, with her classmates that has raised over $30,000 for cancer patients. She plans to attend CalTech and study computer science. We can’t wait to see what else you will accomplish!
Be sure to catch this program and keep up with our winners every Wednesday during the 6 AM news on KPRC.
All winners have been nominated by school counselors. If you are interested in learning more about the selection process, you can contact KPRC to nominate a student here.
BOO! The fourth episode of SNOOZE NEWS takes a spooky twist – check out those Halloween costumes! Tune-in to learn about the top three scary things about buying a mattress. We’ll walk you through each frightful misconception with plenty of laughs along the way! And by the way, doesn’t Youval make for a really cute cow?!
Next time we’ll tell you all about our Black Friday specials! Lay down, get comfy, tune-in!
The third episode of SNOOZE NEWS is here! Tune-in to learn more about how you can make a difference for a local child in need TODAY. Throughout the month of October, Texas Mattress Makers is having their annual #OneForOneBed Event and this episode shows how they began their partnership with Houston Children’s Charity and their A Better Night’s Sleep program. You also do not want to miss the ending for a sneak peek at episode four!
Hurricane Harvey managed to destroy so much of our city. However, perhaps more than any other event within living memory, it made us even stronger than we were before. As a community, we came together to prove our commitment to the place we call home and our neighbors.
Hurricane Harvey’s Effect on Houston and Surrounding Areas
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, every person in the Greater Houston Area (along with many others) was affected in some way by the storm.
Hurricane Harvey’s Effect on Houston’s Small Businesses
Hurricane Harvey took a major toll on our local economy and many small businesses suffered.
Effect on Texas Mattress Makers
The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey was very difficult for our local business as well. We were forced to close our own doors for several days following the disaster due to the storm. On top of this, we found ourselves grappling with the consequences of a storm on this scale: increased costs.
Due to the lapse in the supply chain, rising transportation costs, and surge in demand, mattress components would see price increases across the board. Foam alone, for example, would rise four times within a 6-month period. Innersprings would also rise in cost as the steel industry struggled to cope with demand. We soon found ourselves struggling to maintain the low prices our customers enjoy inside our showrooms.
Thankfully, as a manufacturer with 30 years in the industry, we were able to negotiate hard with our suppliers to provide pricing relief for our customers. In addition to keeping our prices low despite these increases, we assisted our community as much as possible. We made several donations to struggling families and offered special pricing for those affected by the storm. We are proud to do our small part, but we know our community needs time to recover. With this in mind, we continue to offer pricing assistance to those still recovering from this devastating event.
#HoustonStrong in the Face of Disaster
Hurricane Harvey destroyed so much of our city. However, perhaps more than any other event within living memory, it made us even stronger than we were before. So many people saw the devastation to their homes that would ultimately wipe out their life’s savings. And yet most people would decide to stay. As a community, we came together to prove our commitment to our neighbors and the place we call home.
Houston Children’s Charity, our sister charity, teamed up with Astros shortstop Carlos Correa to form Harvey Children’s Relief fund. Together with many generous businesses, organizations, and individuals, they were able to raise $500,000 to provide 5,000 beds to families affected by the storm. Missions on Wheels was able to deploy its first disaster relief trailer to areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. These trailers provide a shelter for emergency response teams and were equipped with mattresses provided by Texas Mattress Makers.
We are so proud of the efforts of Houston Children’s Charity, Missions on Wheels, and the other organizations which mobilized to meet the needs of our city. Our community pulled together to prove that in the face of disaster, we are not just able to rebuild. We are truly #HoustonStrong.
If you are familiar with the way things work in our showrooms, you know our customers are our top priority. This means we not only want you to get your best night’s sleep, we also want you to leave happy. Texas Mattress Makers is one of the few businesses in Houston that continues to not only make our own products, but remains family owned and operated.
Youval Meicler founded this company in 1989. He is not only featured in our commercials and segments, but continues to work hard to maintain our company standards. His eye is always on the ball, from quality control to negotiating hard with materials vendors so we can lower our prices. He is often inside our showrooms, working with people one on one to help them find the best bed for their sleep. He instills this mentality into each employee so no matter who you work with, you are always considered family.
Introducing Delilah
Youval was working in the showroom recently when he met a little girl named Delilah. Delilah is 10 years old and was visiting her grandparents who live in Livingston, Texas. She came into the showroom with her grandmother, and immediately recognized Youval from one of his appearances on TV. She was absolutely flabbergasted to meet a person she considered a genuine celebrity. Astonished by her excitement to meet him, Youval was more than happy to oblige when she asked for a photo.
It has only been 4 years since Youval first began making appearances on TV. Originally reluctant to make public appearances, he was finally persuaded to lend his voice to commercials. Eventually, he discovered that his work with the community made it impossible for him to avoid the public eye forever. He now regularly appears on local morning shows in Houston and continues to represent Texas Mattress Makers at numerous charity events. For him, educating the public about the importance of sleep is his number one priority in life.
Once Youval saw Delilah’s face light up when he agreed to a photo, he immediately offered to post her picture on our website. The little girl was thrilled. When Youval realizes he can do something to make someone happy he jumps at the chance to make it happen. “I’ll be famous like you!” Delilah exclaimed. A picture may say a thousand words, but a few happy words from our customers are priceless.
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Texas Mattress Makers would like to offer a HUGE congratulations to Memorial High School’s girl’s soccer team for being this week’s Athletes of the Week!
We are proud to partner with Channel 11 KHOU as they honor these amazing high school athletes for their work both on and off the field. The Memorial High School girl’s soccer team is this week’s Athletes in the spotlight. They proved they had the leadership, teamwork, and dedication needed to win the state championship! Congratulations ladies, you are stars and we know you will continue to shine!
Texas Mattress Makers would like to offer a HUGE congratulations to Stafford High School’s Kenneth Bodwin for being this week’s Athlete of the Week!
We are proud to partner with Channel 11 KHOU as they honor these amazing high school athletes for their work both on and off the field. Kenneth Bodwin attends Stafford High School and is the captain of his school’s track and field team. He is so charismatic and friendly that even his competitors like him! Congratulations Kenneth, you are a star and we know you will continue to shine!
Set aside a moment to remember the fallen and be thankful for your freedom. Think about the sacrifice others have made and how this has a lasting impact on your daily life.
Teach your children the significance and importance of the holiday. We can only preserve the significance of this holiday by passing it along to the next generation.
Look After Veterans’ Health and Well-being
Many veterans have lost close friends in the line of service. If you know a veteran, make sure they know that you are there for them and it is always ok to seek help.
Make sure your veteran is getting enough sleep, exercise, and eats a well-balanced diet.
Want to go the extra mile?Puppies Behind Bars is a program in which prisoners train companion dogs for veterans with PTSD. Donors can sponsor a dog and receive updates on the dog’s training and life with its veteran.
Visit a Veteran
If you have any friends or family that are in the military, this is the perfect time to pay them a visit and help them honor their friends who lost their lives protecting our nation.
Volunteer to Assist Families and Friends of the Fallen
The Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation foundation provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Visit their website to learn how you can help.
Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization which transports our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Visit their website to learn how you can help.
Texas Mattress Makers would like to offer a HUGE congratulations to Klein Collins High School’s Mia Cantu for being this week’s Athlete of the Week!
We are proud to partner with Channel 11 KHOU as they honor these amazing high school athletes for their work both on and off the field. Mia Cantu attends Klein Collins High School and plays softball. Congratulations Mia, you are a star and we know you will continue to shine!
HUGE congratulations to Angelica Aulbaugh, this week’s winner in our joint scholarship with KPRC2 / Click2Houston!
We are proud to partner with KPRC for their Senior Scholarship program. It is our honor to help these amazing high school scholars achieve their dreams. Angelica Aulbaugh, this week’s scholarship winner, is from Cy-Fair High School. She is Student Body President and is on both the Swimming and Water Polo Varsity teams. Not only does she work hard as an athlete, but she is also an active volunteer at Harris County Animal Shelter. She loves animals and is proud to help her mom foster dogs. In the Fall, she plans on studying to become a Veterinarian at A&M. Congratulations Angelica, you deserve it and we are proud to help you achieve your dreams!
Catch this program every Wednesday during the 6 AM news on KPRC. If you would like to learn more about how to nominate a student, please contact KPRC.
