Houston furniture store owner opens doors to flood victims

[@charlottehouston1504]

My mom knew Mac when he was selling mattress out the back of his truck and he gave to my family when he didn't have much. He has been this way all his life!!! God Bless you Mac

[@ivanortiz1945]

Charlotte Lister w

[@uncapabrew4807]

How I remember him!! Live Houston when he first started!!

[@raymondville942]

Smiles

[@patrickcarroll1754]

This man is a true hero.

[@jameswormsley460]

ohhhhhh yeah

[@bnaicole32]

Patrick Carroll Yes he is an *ANGEL*

[@Magneticitist]

I'm starting to feel bad for the man as reality sets in my thoughts. He's doing such a great thing but is going to be faced with some very difficult decisions. Through his kindness he has put himself in a position to have to either kick people out, or shelter and feed them for the long haul.. And I mean the LONG haul.. He mentioned 7 days being a ballpark number for the worst case scenario. I wouldn't expect the man to care for so many for such an extended period, but I'd imagine many will be needing a lot of help for much longer than 7 days.

[@irishpanic]

Magneticitist that's not true coz fema is giving people hotel rooms. Also there are going to be other places for them to go eventually

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Patrick Carroll We need more people just like Mr. Mack. He is an exceptional person.

[@g.l.3092]

NOW HERE'S AN AMERICAN WHO DESERVES A STATUE IN HIS HONOR!!!!

[@superpayaseria]

Amen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oovaY4Obn9xkg5I

[@steel43fangirl]

Yesssss👍

[@kellyhenson3316]

Absolutely!!!! And a charity or school or street named after him!

[@mikehunt6107]

Medal of freedom.

[@itsnoneofucar8792]

Yes n give him another store, to help him help more people 🤔

[@yellowbmblbee]

this made me cry, watching him reflect on his parents.

[@LoneWolf-fu8xr]

Bumble Bee you can tell he wanted to cry it hit me hard too.

[@dm3402]

Cause he knows it's true. He knows that if they were STILL there that's EXACTLY what they would do. He's so sad remembering how well they raised him, probably thinking about thanking them if he could. Also probably thinking how Happy and Proud they are to see what he's doing. A Lot of emotions ran through him right there. Honest and simple man. Hope he lives out an uneventful and happy life.

[@bellaloveth8987]

Bumble Bee ,me too😢😢

[@joycampbell6157]

Bumble Bee me too!!! Wonderful man!!!

[@dewberry7346]

DITTO! Sent chills down my spine.

[@aliltasteofheavensmith994]

Awwwwww he's such a sweetheart

[@MrTachyon3000]

True. If I lived in he area, I'd be buying furniture from him. And at regular price.

[@franktexas1796]

Mattress Mack has always been salt of the earth..When I was right out of college and trying to start my life, I didn't have a lot of money but I went to Gallery Furniture with $600 in my pocket...I got a 3 piece set for my living room a mattress set and a dresser..ALL FOR $600 and it was delivered same day...That's the day I actually met Mack...I told him my situation and he told his sales guy to get me fixed up. I remembered his generosity and knew I would be back...and boy was I...I came back 10 years later and spent around $30,000 furnishing my new home....I knew that if I ever got financially set I would be back to purchase from him and only him....He's a good man.

[@jcastro1841]

Anyone in the area next time you need furniture or a mattress remember this man and his business! Great job Mattress Mack!

[@colonodemarte]

Jason Castro I think the people will remember all his life.

[@nunyabiznez6381]

I can seen lines of vehicles from all over Texas causing traffic jams to load up on his furniture. This sort of act can often be an inadvertent good investment in public relations. I'm sure that is not his motive but you can't buy that kind of publicity. When I was a child there was a gentleman who we called Santa Claus. We knew he wasn't the real Santa Claus but he might as well have been. He owned a big toy store, the only one in the town I grew up in. Every year he closed his store the day before Christmas when everyone else kept their businesses open. Then, working on a list provided by local churches and charities, he and his employees drove a fleet of trucks around town and delivered toys to children in need and they often didn't finish their deliveries until after sun up on Christmas day. He did have a long white beard and he dressed the part too. Imagine being an underprivileged seven year old child and a man in a red suit and long white beard pulls up a truck in front of your house Christmas morning (the truck had a sleigh and reindeer painted on the side) and opens up the back, sets up some stairs and invites you to come into the back to pick out some toys. He let you pick out any three toys you wanted. Many were quite expensive. After that his store would close down for a couple of days. He paid all his employees extra bonuses for their participation on Christmas eve and Christmas day and I doubt any refused. Then he gave them all a few days off with pay to enjoy with their own families. The rest of the year his toy store was the busiest in that part of the state and it was no wonder why. Everyone knew what he did. He really lived up to his motto "We make children happy!" In my town, everyone believed in Santa Claus!

[@folusojoseph989]

Jason Castro, this man called Jim the Mack probably need not advertise again. This city will NEVER forget him. I want to be bold to say that most of the people that their furnitures were damaged by the storm are going to his stores. Wow! I have no words to describe that man. I am glad that I share the same city with him. He's always been like that. His heart is the reason. As for me, from now on if I want to spend any money on any furniture I'm going to the GF.

[@graciegj63]

nunya biznez But he did it when hurricane Katrina hit too. Did it effect his business back then? And I'm sure other people brought this attention to the media, not him. He does look humble and he gave his parents the credit not himself.

[@ddriveddrive4986]

Dude only now at 35 can I afford his furniture. I paid $7,000 for a couch god damn... but I won’t ever shop anywhere else

[@morpheus3565]

This is a man of God who open his doors the day the floods came without any hesitation. He is a beacon of hope and truly a blessed person by God. These are type of people who deserve the utmost credit and recognition because he did not expect anything in return. Such a beautiful story in this time of crisis for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

[@lyriccity9638]

Viper Drone Videos ii

[@everythingkaye]

Viper Drone Videos amen...may God supply all his needs.

[@divaslm1]

Viper Drone Videos he did it with Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Harvey. Bless this man.

[@yut576]

May God bless you,Mattress Mack for your help and importantly still being humble abt the great deed you do

[@lmtd4r966]

God bless this man, brought tears to my eyes I'm so so proud to be a American we help each other up in time of need.God bless the UNITED States of America.

[@markrigsby2107]

Hanafi Hameed They Build in a swamp and now you, cry!

[@markrigsby2107]

asdf asdf They Build in a swamp, now they don't understand a, FLOOD?

[@beatrizmartinez5760]

mark rigsby there's no time to criticize is time to help. Wat Jesus will do?

[@TheSololobo]

I met this man personally, he's salt of the earth, wonderful man.

[@hansonwillard883]

Character is shown through actions in life not where you sit on Sunday! This man is the real deal!

[@joekev27]

He's still giving back in 2021 during this winter storm. What a man.

[@MiddleTennesseeLiving]

Wonderful story! May God continue to prosper you and your business, "Mattress Mack", so you can continue to assist those in need!

[@christocherian]

True Hero.. Man with a heart for fellow citizens.. salute you sir!

[@thanaedwards9660]

.....: not

[@Netwirq2]

Mattress Mack is more Christian than Joel Osteen. Dont judge a book by its cover.

[@daphnelattimer9952]

Amen.

[@thequintessential5503]

Facts

[@kellyhenson3316]

Amen! I'm so grateful to Mattress Mack for being the amazing man he is!!!

[@metalrockstarizer89]

You too Boss. For Diamond Dogs. Thank you for your contribution towards fighting the vocal cord parasite.

[@javorisscott4288]

Olsteen didn’t open his doors for flood victims but Mack did.

[@itsnando20]

He's back at it again. A man with a big heart for the struggling people.

[@phillipsimon2966]

I guess Im randomly asking but does anyone know a method to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

[@wellsnolan2599]

@Phillip Simon Instablaster ;)

[@glitterik]

This is the sort of thing Mack has been doing for decades ... he has donated countless truckloads of furniture to needy families. This is just more of the same. Houston loves him.

[@nMommyMode]

All those donations coming in from celebrities with no clear direction as to where to send those funds they're collecting... they SHOULD send some of that money to Mattress Mack! He's housing/feeding ppl! He's applying real help! Help him to help others!

[@sue2010able]

22aryel I absolutely agree with you!!!! Amen

[@rumyfrogg]

YES!!!

[@daradiant1]

22aryel I got two big boxes getting ready to be filled! I am sending them to Mattress Mack! This bring tears to my eyes! 😢❤😢❤😢❤😢❤

[@manniefaces]

I assure you they know were their money is going just stop.

[@galacticconfederation2613]

manniefaces In the bank account of fraudsters who run the donation industry

[@Johnaxandra]

What a guy!

[@217champion]

Johnaxandra Where Joel Olsten at LOL.

[@cacatr4495]

I'm sure there are thousands that would say that Joel should go learn from Mattress Mack.

[@AuntieSDC]

JOEL OLSTEEN NEEDS TO TAKE A LESSON FROM MATRESS MACK.

[@knowledgeispowerfful]

T D Jakes has a mega church in Texas, what is he doing?. Let's not leave him out!!

[@johnconnor214]

S C agreed

[@aprilbaker847]

+THE GRINCH , Jakes is another SWINDLER!!

[@aprilbaker847]

+D Christ , Probably gloating over the money hes fooled people into giving him...

[@cacatr4495]

But Jakes' "church" is up in Dallas, not Houston.

[@HERU6200]

BETTER THAN JOEL OSTEEN WITH HIS SHADY BEHAVIOR!.

[@italiangirl2440]

HERU6200 who is Joel Osteen who everyone is talking about? Does he own a business and it's not helping these people?

[@HERU6200]

Joel Osteen is a pastor and owner of a mega church that the Houston Rockets used to play in. The church gets over 70 million dollars a year tax free. He originally refused to help the evacuees saying that the church was inaccessible due to flooding when it wasn't.

[@aprilbaker847]

+Toolman329 , I believe your correct!

[@aprilbaker847]

Joel is a crook. He somehow managed to call his "motivational speaking business" into a church?

[@debbiblanchard]

He started his "Business" as a motivational speaker.....SHAMEFUL....He's just a Glorified motivational speaker....THAT ALL!!!!!!!

[@adam88721]

Kudos to CBS for focusing on what unites rather than what divides.... if they could just make this their whole focus for the entire news cast.... I would keep CBS on 24/7

[@cacatr4495]

Toolman Insightful.

[@carlbennett6866]

Adam F, what an excellent point! Thanks

[@scottty500]

No Dogma Mama...I believe you will find it's the leftists that want to focus on the bad-even if they have to make things up. But this is a discussion for another time. Right now there are hurting people who need lots of help.

[@barher7220]

This should be trending send your donation's to him.

[@firesign4297]

Love love YES MA'AM!!! ON IT!

[@simoninchrist175]

GOD BLESS THIS ANGEL HE'S A TRUE TEXAN

[@laverneh2030]

He is already Blessed. He is giving back,

[@jessevaldez37]

I'm from Houston and this man is a God sent Angel. He is a elder man (always giving) and when he leaves this earth, it will be one sad day in the greater Houston area.

[@alfredbarrientes5838]

We need more people like that... His reward in heaven is priceless

[@corsicanlulu]

god? what did god do? this guy did something, dont give god the glory when he sent the hurricane int he first place

[@struggleminded6259]

My man Mattress Mack. He came to my graduation and has always been down to earth. Love that man.

[@richardlomeli9310]

A generous man, a true American!

[@randyrodriguez9320]

Mac for president A REAL LEADER!!!!!!! nothing but respect for this man thank you brother!!!!!!!

[@nunyabiznez6381]

He doesn't qualify. To be president you have to be a power hungry corrupt liar.

[@kimochi9230]

Aww when he mentions his parents 😭 this is one precious man 😭

[@shawnlattimore9750]

lawd I'm crying while watching this..praying for the storm victims and God bless u sir!

[@tammywines9771]

I told my husband when I need furniture I will be buying from this man !! Mattress Mack

[@NaturalElicia]

He understands what we're here for!

[@donnajohnetta]

💗 👼

[@gladyswandia8191]

I love this guy,God bless u man... U just made me tear up.keep up the great work'

[@debfletcherwins6488]

Wow! He didn't even have to be asked.... he immediately, opened his doors without any hesitation! What a true hero! God bless him!!!!

[@scruffy281]

I love you Mattess Mac❤️❤️❤️ You have always been here for Houston and we love you!! ❤️❤️❤️God Bless Your Bigger Than Texas Heart!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@jas_thelifeinsurancelady]

I literally called him on the day he opened his doors to the community just to say thank you for what he's doing for Houston. Such a chill and warming guy! Much respect !!!

[@mz.fernandezcubanprincess9177]

God will reward you Mr. Mac...What a gift to humanity..You are a role model for us all.

[@tonyawalker6652]

This is what makes America great again indeed!!!!

[@bobbyterrito8011]

3:55 “Just look around. The man is an angel.” Couldn’t have said it better. He’s so much more than a furniture salesman, Mattress Mack is an absolute treasure to Houston and all the surrounding communities. He always takes initiative and leads during times of crisis. He helps people in need, refurnishes schools and elderly care centers, delivers food to the needy on thanksgiving, has toy drives on Christmas, I could go on and on, Mack is the real deal. A true and great servant.

[@proudasiangirl576]

A man with overflowing love. I got emotional when he became emotional. What a man!

[@Mackoe76]

Mattress Mack has been a true blessing to the city of Houston for a long time. Too bad the rest of the country is just now hearing about him. A true humanitarian and gentleman. He has spoiled Houston with generousity. Wishing him continued success. It is truly deserved.

[@forhumanity8053]

A beautiful story of selflessness. God bless him.

[@Lellobeetle]

I'm a native Houstonian and Mattress Mack is a Houston institution. He is absolutely the real deal. I live now in Pittsburgh, PA and it's been terrible not being there close to all my family. My 86 year old mother was under a mandatory evacuation. Please pray for the people, pets and livestock of Houston.

[@gorillafoot1372]

that is true. everyone knows him in Houston by his commercials on tv, amazing man and store.

[@Lellobeetle]

DoF - Just saw this question today. Many thanks for your concern. Nobody in my family - more than 40 people - flooded. Miraculously, my mother's house in Green Trails (think Barker Cypress dam and flood plane) did not flood. I got a brother similar to Mattress Mack and he owns a big auto repair shop and is also a Fire Chief in West Houston. So, he was out the entire time rescuing folks. Thank you for your prayers and concerns, again. I'm moving back home to Houston in the next two months after being in Pittsburgh for 10 years. It'll be great being back in the loving arms of my family and my beloved home city.

[@juiertia3399]

Awww this MAN is wonderful God bless him ❤️🙏💯

[@shadennis2335]

This is a beautiful story.

[@papito5ft6]

This dude deserves a philanthropy award!!!

[@richardbarry8608]

What a great man. Thank you god for this man

[@melissagreene4174]

This man is one of Gods angels. Whatever you do for the least of these you do for me!! Bless you "Mattress Mack"

[@jayolson2598]

God bless him!!!!!

[@MrJezzman]

He didn't even think twice about helping. Thank you Mattress Mack, true Texan hero.

[@dedeisblessed]

I was in tears watching this asking the Lord to richly reward this precious man for reaching out to people in need. He has a servant's heart. God Bless you Mack.

[@JESUSISLORD0617]

A man with a Texas sized Heart. Bless the Man

[@janewinkles8859]

What a wonderful man

[@uncapabrew4807]

Absolute Angel!!

[@jintzie1950jth]

What a wonderful man! This is so great.

[@kylaszemplinski3776]

This man needs to be given the highest honor a citizen deserves!

[@emeraldgoddess9]

wow this story is touching, Im so glad people like him exist, wonderful ♥!

[@nitavemuri6170]

What an inspiration!!!

[@MzShaybutta]

I want to support this man some kind of way. Does anyone have a website address or an address to his store to donate? This made me feel hopeful once again..... God Bless you Matress Mack!!!

[@TheCowboy4000]

This makes me wanna have a mattress or furniture shipped from houston to my house but I live in Utah 🤣 I'd rather support him then ole fatmart

[@leilanik.3918]

There is hope for America because of people like him!

[@rosco77365]

This story doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of the simply amazing things that Jim McIngvale has done for us here in Houston as a whole. This saint of a man donates MILLIONS every single year in many different ways, he never has to be asked, he just sends help and does everything he can. The world needs more "Mattress Mac"'s

[@styledbyJU]

I can just imagine the loss in revenue this man will have but that was the least of his concern. Wow! This man is beyond a blessing.

[@dennishimebaugh7675]

JuMONAE He's got My business.

[@NickanM]

JuMONAE *Mine too.*

[@nunyabiznez6381]

I don't think he is that concerned about his loss of revenue and the good publicity his actions are earning him will most likely make up for it in increased business once he re-opens his store. I would imagine that once he does, if he just puts a little sign on each mattress reading "slightly used by our guests" he'll have no problem selling them above cost. Same goes for any other furniture in his shops and people will drive from miles away just to buy from him. If I was in need of furniture I would drive a truck to his store to buy some and I live in Florida.

[@howardstern9129]

JuMONAE People will buy more from him...especially knowing his story

[@richardr7947]

JuMONAE All the money he loses will be a tax write off.

[@lukecywalker]

I am trying to stop crying but can't. I buy my furniture from there. I have been in Houston for 13 years. This man is a great man.

[@Mojomatrix]

He is a good, good man. America is damn lucky to have some one like him.

[@janelles.4774]

Bless this man 😊🤗

[@sue2010able]

Wow!! What an amazing guy with a heart of gold.. this is what a man of God does. He didn't think twice about opening his doors to help those in need. It amaze me that others that are wealthy hesitate and have to be asked to help those in need. This is truly a man of God, others that are wealthy should take his lead and yes he is an angel on earth. I'm in tears..😭😭😭he opened his doors on day one.. I am a true believer that he is a God sent. The little boy in the video is awesome👍👍👍and Mattress Mack is a blessing to many people... Much love to this man!!!!!

[@zurirobles7083]

God Bless Mattress Mike ! It made me tear up when he talked about his parents what a humble man

[@markbrown5117]

I love this guy.Thank u sir. You are really great.

[@mannylugz5872]

Mattress Mack is a real superhero!

[@juliethompson6684]

Who cares about anything else while watching this? This is an amazing display of heart...and soul..and complete kindness.

[@LoneWolf-fu8xr]

Mattress Mack the city of Houston loves you so much your the definition of a real hero salute to you sir.

[@heatherexton8384]

What a wonderful man!

[@pk-ix7bb]

God bless this man. He is the truest form of human kindness.

[@hamburgny3536]

I hope these people respect and keep his place clean.

[@MiguelAngel-ir3ck]

Man this guy makes me want to be a better person , his kindness is unreal and is consistently caring about everyone to this day. God bless him

[@accountabilityiskey]

I got choked up, in tears when Mattress Mack got emotional. He genuinely cares. I love this guy!😘😍👍🏽🙌🏽

[@toynazi]

This man is an angel. Plus he probably has earned lifetime customers after helping these people.

[@Sheepdipu2]

What a beautiful loving man..God bless him and thank you for being an upstanding & outstanding human being!!!

[@punjabigundaa]

I will buy something from his store for sure. What a wonderful man!

[@LL-wu8ge]

True Hero

[@linnn6926]

May god bless that man, and bless all the people who are suffering from hurricane Harvey. God bless you all.

[@Serendipity-gj2me]

Bless this man for his compassion!

[@marilynalvarez9951]

This man is an angel, Jim Mcingvale you are a true hero, God bless you sir and thank you for your kind heart.

[@shizuehicks7442]

Jim McInvale, AKA Mattress Mack. True hero. When you look at Jim's face you can see the honest pain he feels for his community and flood victims. Thank you, sir, for being a true hero by giving without reservation letting your heart be your guide. You are a shining example to us all! God bless you and keep you always😇 "This is what my parents would have done." Jim, your parents were saints to have given you to the world!

[@9vida4life]

Wow Mattress Mack is my hero.......... Now thats what i call an angel in disguise

[@speedy423]

God Bless him and the people of Texas

[@humanseeksjustice8830]

A REAL HERO.

[@RoseteMonik]

God bless this man, his act of kindness is really admirable. This will stay in the hearts of the Houston community for ever. Blessings for Mr. Mattress Mack. 🙏

[@tracimclaughlin6943]

What an amazing man!!! A true American hero!!!! He is the sweetest man!!! May the lord bless him!!!!

[@CarlosGonzalez-hl1sv]

What matt did is so nice god bless you all in the floods

[@matthewzheng6188]

One of the best Houstonians in history. Should be honored by this city forever

[@almanull]

This is how normal ppl act..real HEROS 😀😀😀😀

[@samwelzakaria947]

blessed is that man...true testimony of humanity... praying for you folks out there from Tanzania, East Africa

[@brianh8701]

Mac has always been a class act and huge personality in this town. He truly is a Houston icon, now a legend. He will have streets, parks, buildings, schools named after him one day. He is also an avid sports collector and race horse owner. You can walk into Gallery Furniture on any given day and he is working the door or the front desk, personally showing you his merchandise. He'll even talk horse racing if you get him going. Not only will "Gallery Furniture really will save you money!"... It also save lives. Thanks, Mac.

[@ednaquongwu5352]

You are a jewel in this society. Thank you.

[@rowlandaloriba6931]

God bless this man!!

[@ajmhugeheartforanimals3526]

What a man. you r a true hero sir.

[@inezschmaltz5219]

Mattress mack you r the real life Super Hero!!! God Bless You, blessings r coming to u no dought