Celebrating Community and Impact at the 2025 No Kids On The Floor Gala
On Thursday, May 8, more than 400 guests filled River Oaks Country Club for the 2025 No Kids On The Floor Gala, a powerful and joyful evening benefiting The Furniture Bank. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters and sponsors, we raised a record-breaking $300,000—all in support of our mission to ensure that no child in Houston sleeps on the floor. The evening, chaired by longtime advocates and board members Francie and Mike Willis, was filled with inspiration, laughter, music, and moving stories that reminded us why this work matters.“For 33 years, The Furniture Bank has been serving families affected by poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, mental and physical health concerns, and disasters,” said Mike Willis. “Since launching the No Kids on the Floor initiative in 2018, we’ve provided beds to more than 4,000 children in need.”
Guests enjoyed musical entertainment from nationally acclaimed pianist Doug Montgomery, an energetic live auction led by Johnny Bravo, and a touching video tribute, A Place to Dream, featuring the work of our Executive Director, Oli Mohammed, and voices from community leaders calling for action.We were honored to recognize two outstanding champions of our cause:
Legacy Honoree: Ralph Marek, posthumously celebrated as a Guardian Angel of The Furniture Bank. The award was accepted on behalf of the Marek Family by his son, Stan Marek. Jodie Hoffer Community Service Award Recipient: Youval Meicler of Texas Mattress Makers, a longtime supporter introduced to our work by the late Jodie Hoffer himself, for whom the new award was named.- Our emcee, Linda Lorelle
- The entire host committee and board
- Our gala donors and auction contributors
- Everyone who gave generously during the appeal
- And each of our guests who showed up and said, “Yes, this matters.”