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Posted by: Brenda Lafontaine        

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San Diego, CA – January 16, 2013 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary donation to Saint Madeleine Sophie’s Center. SMSC has gone through quite a transition from the time it began in 1966 by serving preschoolers with disabilities to its current focus of adults with disabilities which began in 1972. Nestled tranquilly in the foothills of El Cajon, SMSC strives to be there to "help its students work through the daily challenges of finding fulfillment and happiness; and battle obstacles such as prejudice, discrimination, and society's misconceptions.” A leader in reaching out to the greater community SMSC helps to educate the public about the realities of developmental disabilities. SMSC understand that the developmentally disabled require special supports through all stages of life, from infant to senior citizen and they wish to provide the best environment to those within adulthood.

"Saint Madeleine Sophie’s was a place my siblings and I served at every summer while growing up.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "The kids we cared for were intelligent, witty and memorable! They made a lasting impact on our lives. We at A-1 Self Storage are proud supporters of SMSC.”

For more information about Saint Madeleine Sophie’s Center, please visit:  http://www.stmsc.org/

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Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

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About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 17 locations in the San Diego County area and over 42 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California’s largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators.

CONTACTS:

Fran Laporga-Ching

A-1 Self Storage

(800) 219-4854 x 141

press@a1storage.com

www.a1storage.com

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San Diego, CA – January 11, 2013 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary donation to Noah Homes. Started in 1983 as a response to the growing communities need for a central location where adults with disabilities could live well, Noah Homes thrives. They have seen remarkable achievement the past 29 years in their mission of providing "exceptional residential services and opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” It is the goal of Noah Homes to maximize each resident’s independence by encouraging self-determination within a nurturing environment of dignity, respect, personal growth, and love.

"We at A-1 Self Storage believe that each person has the ability to enrich those around them.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "Thankfully, Noah Homes embodies this belief and promotes it within the San Diego community. We are a proud partner of Noah Homes.”

For more information about Noah Homes, please visit:  www.noahhomes.org/

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

 

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 17 locations in the San Diego County area and over 42 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California’s largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators.

CONTACTS:

Fran Laporga-Ching

A-1 Self Storage

(800) 219-4854 x 141

press@a1storage.com

www.a1storage.com

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A-1 Self Storage makes monetary donation to Cristo Rey Network’s "Expanding the Vision” Plan in Chicago, IL.

San Diego, CA – November 15, 2012 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary donation to the Cristo Rey Networks "Expanding the Vision” plan.  Cristo Rey Network has been changing the lives of urban students for the past 10 years by providing college prep education within an educational model that includes students participating in their own tuition costs. The CRN model is unique in that students participate in a student work program, gaining invaluable professional skills and building anticipation for their college experience. Remarkably, CRN educates 7,400 students nationally, supports 25 schools, located in 24 cities all of whom have 96% minority enrollment. 100% of CRN graduates are accepted into 2 or 4 year college programs. The "Expanding the Vision” plan’s goal is to open a new school by Fall 2013 and review 25 more potential sites for CRN schools to open in the near future.

"Education makes a difference and Cristo Rey is a wonderful example of this fact.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "Students with poor school instruction would typically drop out without hope of attending college but will blossom in the CRN model. It’s their approach; they hook the students by handing them adult responsibilities and asking them to rise to the challenge. We at A-1 Self Storage are proud to support Cristo Rey Networks.”

 

For more information about Cristo Rey Network, please visit:  http://www.cristoreynetwork.org/

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

 

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 17 locations in the San Diego County area and over 42 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California’s largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators.

CONTACTS:

Fran Laporga-Ching

A-1 Self Storage

(800) 219-4854 x 141

press@a1storage.com

www.a1storage.com

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San Diego, CA– October 10, 2012– A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their sponsorship of the "Once Upon A Time ROMP 2012” event presented by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego to be held on October 13, 2012 at the Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. The 3rd Annual "ROMP” is RMHCSD’s signature gala, raising more than $350,000.00 in donations that directly benefit displaced families of children receiving medical treatment in San Diego.

The Mission of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego is to "provide a "home away from home” for families with children being treated for serious, often life threatening conditions at local hospitals.” The RMHCSD makes practical care available for thousands of families every year by offering fresh meals, a comfortable bed, laundry, and kitchen facilities. The purpose is to surround the families with as much support as possible so they may focus on the most important factor – being the primary caregiver to their seriously ill or injured child.

"The impact that A-1 Self Storage will have with this donation is great” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We are enthused to know that our gift makes possible 4,000 meals to self-sacrificing parents who are living life at their child’s bedside. It is our honor to help them in this simple way.”

 

For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, please visit: https://www.rmhcsd.org/  

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

 

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 17 locations in the San Diego County area and over 42 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California’s largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

 

CONTACTS:

Fran Laporga-Ching | A-1 Self Storage | (619) 287-8873 x 141 | press@a1storage.com | www.a1storage.com

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"2012 San Diego Walk ‘n Roll for Ataxia” Event in San Diego, CA.

San Diego, CA– September 26, 2012– A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary donation to help support the National Ataxia Foundation’s "2012 Walk ‘n Roll”  event to be held this coming Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Tuna Harbor Park (next to the Midway Museum) in San Diego, CA.

This annual event is organized by Charley McLaughlin, who himself is affected by Ataxia. He started this event over 6 years ago to help raise funds for Ataxia awareness and research. Ataxia is a brain disease that results in the lack of muscle coordination and wobbliness. Individuals afflicted with this disease experience speech impairment, difficulty in swallowing and unsteadiness.

The National Ataxia Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of persons affected by Ataxia through support, education, and research. NAF is a membership supported, nonprofit organization established in 1957 to help persons with Ataxia and their families. The Foundation's primary purpose is to support promising ataxia research and to provide vital programs and services for ataxia families. For more information, please visit:

http://www.ataxia.org/about/national-ataxia-foundation.aspx

 

"We at A-1 Self Storage are proud supporters of the National Ataxia Foundation” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "The 2012 Walk ‘n Roll for Ataxia is a fun and a worthwhile event to help raise awareness and funds to support Ataxia programs and research.”

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

 

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 17 locations in the San Diego County area and over 42 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California’s largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

 

CONTACTS:

Fran Laporga-Ching | A-1 Self Storage | (619) 287-8873 x 141 | press@a1storage.com | www.a1storage.com

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CONTACT:
Karen Jones
(949)428-7091
karenj@kureit.org

NEWPORT BEACH, CA July, 2012 – On Thursday, July 19, 2012, Kure It, a non-profit dedicated to funding innovative cancer research, hosted their 4th Annual Networking Cruise & Poker Run.  The fundraiser followed the California Self Storage Association’s 8th Annual Self Storage Owners Summit at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, CA. 

The event began with an electric boat cruise around Newport Bay, with five stops to draw poker cards. Boats were sponsored by self storage owners and vendors, with each boat flying the flag of its sponsor. Once the boats returned from the cruise, guests enjoyed cocktails and food stations, networking with others in the industry, and an opportunity drawing. The boat sponsored by OpenTech Alliance ended the evening with the best poker hand, and its occupants went home with trophies, a prize package, and bragging rights.  Robert Chiti, President of OpenTech Alliance, stated "We have been a sponsor of the Kure It boat race for several years and we would not miss it for the world.  The Kure It organization is a true agent of change and we are very proud to be a supporter of their cause.  The boat race gives us all a chance to relax with some good friends and reflect on the importance of finding a cure for cancer.  A cure will be discovered and when it is, we will have people like the Kure It team to thank.”

The evening was a huge success, raising over $30,000 for groundbreaking research. Kure It Director Karen Jones recognized the support of the self storage industry as being key to Kure It’s success. "The Boat Cruise and Poker Run always leaves us in high spirits and excited for next year. We are truly honored to have the support and backing of so many in the industry. Each year, we continue to be impressed with the creative ideas that bring funds and awareness to our mission.” 

Since 2007, Kure It has raised over $1,000,000 for cancer research. In 2012, Kure It awarded $100,000 to the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health Sciences University, and an additional grant in the amount of $250,000 will be awarded through Kure It’s partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research. Through organizations like the California Self Storage Association, the storage industry has not only raised money for cancer research, but helped Kure It bring awareness to their mission and the overall state of cancer and cancer research.

For pictures and footage taken at the event please follow the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1tIUx7rNtU

 

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About Kure It

Kure It is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise money for research specialists conducting innovative projects to better treat and ultimately cure kidney cancer and other underfunded malignancies.  Founded by self storage veteran Barry Hoeven after his diagnosis with kidney cancer, Kure It’s goal is to lead the self storage industry in the charge to raise $1 million for cancer research each year. www.kureit.org

 

About California Self Storage Association

The California Self Storage Association is a not-for-profit trade association which was founded in 2002.  The CSSA is dedicated to providing a unified voice for the Self Storage Industry for the State of California and to enhance the performance and quality of the services the industry has to offer.  For more information, go to www.cssaweb.com

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A-1 Self Storage makes monetary donation to the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center’s 19th Annual Luau & Longboard Invitational event to help raise funds for cancer research.

San Diego, CA – August 24, 2012 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their support of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Centerthrough a monetary donation and competing in the 19th Annual Longboard Invitational "Surf for the Cure” event that was held onAugust 19, 2012 at Scripps Beach, La Jolla in San Diego, CA. This event helped raise awareness and funds for cancer research,

educational programs, outreach and patient care. The Moores Cancer Center is one of forty National Cancer Institute’s Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States.

 

Each surf team of four is company-sponsored and is paired up with a longboard surfing legend to compete in the surfing contest. TeamA-1 Self Storage won the 1st Place trophy this year. The team includes Kolton Gustafson, Devon Howard, Legendary Longboard Surfer – Jock Sutherland, Brian L. Caster and Brian R. Caster.

 

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to support the UCSD Moores Cancer Center and compete in their Surf for Cure event” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "It was an honor for all of us on our team to surf with legendary longboard surfer, Jock Sutherland. Winning this year’s event was great; however, not as gratifying as helping to raise funds for cancer research.”

 

For more information, please visit:  http://longboardluau.org/

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

 

About A-1 Self Storage:

 

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 17 locations in the San Diego County area and over 42 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California’s largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

 

Press Contact:

Fran Laporga-Ching | A-1 Self Storage | (619) 287-8873 x141 | press@a1storage.com | www.a1storage.com

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A-1 Self Storage Makes Monetary Donation Towards Corporate Internship for Two San Miguel Cristo Rey High School Students in Tucson, AZ.

San Diego, CA – Aug 1, 2012 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support for San Miguel Cristo Rey High School’s Internship Program.  SMCRHS originated as a response to the education deficit in Tucson, AZ. There was a need to create a learning community for students that were born into families of limited financial means. With SMCRHS, students now have the opportunity receive high quality academy style education. As part of the SMCRHS curriculum, students take a full college preparatory course load while simultaneously holding internships, working in corporations and earning nearly sixty percent of their school tuition. The Corporate Internship Program (CIP) at San Miguel Cristo Rey gives students the opportunity to form new identities as citizens and professionals who have a bright future.

"In the 2012/2013 school year, two San Miguel Cristo Rey High School students will experience a challenging but rewarding Corporate Internship thanks to the valuable customers at A-1 Self Storage.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "It is partly though our customers’ patronage that we are able to give back to the community. Internships are arguably the most influential in inspiring young minds to aspire to do and become great. We at A-1 Self Storage are proud to support them.”

For more information about San Miguel Cristo Rey High School, please visit:  http://www.sanmiguelcristorey.org

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage location, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

 

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 17 locations in the San Diego County area and over 41 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California’s largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators.

CONTACTS:

Fran Laporga-Ching

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 141

press@a1storage.com

www.a1storage.com

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A-1 Self Storage Makes Monetary Donation to Pacific Legal Foundation in Sacramento, CA.

San Diego, CA – July 25, 2012 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary donation to Pacific Legal Foundation. Their mission is to promote individual and economic freedom in the court system. Their staff of attorneys works diligently to support the fundamental human right of private property, economic liberty and free enterprise. Pacific Legal Foundation is a non-profit organization and doesn’t charge for their legal services.

"We are honored to support Pacific Legal Foundation’s efforts to conserve and build a future of economic freedom and equal opportunity” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We at A1 Self Storage feel it is our duty to support organizations such as PLF, whose mission is to provide justice for all.”

 

For more information, please visit: http://www.pacificlegal.org

To find a San Diego County A-1 Self Storage location, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/San_Diego_Region/a-1_self_storage

Or to find an A-1 Self Storage location near you, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/locations

 

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage and car storage in California with 17 locations in the San Diego County area and over 41 locations statewide. A-1 is the Self Storage division of the Caster Companies, a third generation family-owned company headquartered in Southern California since 1959. The Caster Companies specializes in acquisitions, development and management of A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its Real Estate Portfolio includes over 4 million square feet in real estate properties. It is one of California’s largest independent self storage and car storage owner/operators in California.

 

CONTACTS:

Janelle Bongiovanni

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 106

press@a1storage.com

www.a1storage.com

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CONTACT:

Karen Jones
2424 SE Bristol St. Ste. 250
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)428-7081

Five Year Old Organization Makes a Big Impact by Awarding $250,000 through a Partnership with the AACR

Newport Beach, CA, July 2012: Kure It, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underfunded cancer research, will partner with the AACR to award $250,000 through a competitive grants process. The AACR-Kure It Grant for Kidney Cancer Research represents a joint effort to promote and support innovative cancer research. Independent investigators will be invited to apply for funding to develop and study novel ideas and approaches that have direct application and relevance to kidney cancer patients. The funding will cover a two year period, and the project will be selected by an expert panel of kidney cancer specialists assembled by the AACR.

The AACR is the oldest and largest scientific organization in the world focused on every aspect of high-quality, innovative cancer research. The organizations share the goal of creating a grant program that has lasting value and high prestige within the world of science and beyond. Both organizations are committed to sustaining the grant in a collaborative fashion to award research dollars to the most promising kidney cancer research project. Karen Jones, Director of Kure It, stated, "We are proud to be joining hands with an organization as well respected as the AACR, and look forward to putting these dollars to work in the lab. Those who support Kure it can be sure their gifts will have a larger reach and impact through the partnership.”

As the cosponsor and grant administrator, the AACR will conduct a competitive grant application process. The grant will be awarded to a project that demonstrates innovative translational research designed to improve the survival and quality of life for patients with kidney cancer, leads to individualized therapeutic options for treatment, or focuses on the development of promising new cancer therapeutics for kidney cancer. More information about the grant opportunity is available on the AACR website. Applications will be accepted until noon ET on August 21, 2012.

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About Kure It

Kure It is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise money for cancer research specialists conducting innovative projects to better treat and ultimately cure kidney cancer and other underfunded malignancies. Kure It has raised over $1 million for research since being founded in 2007. Kure It supports research at major institutions, including Samuel Oschin Cancer Center at Cedars Sinai; Beckman Research Institute at the City of Hope; and  Knight Research Institute at Oregon Health Sciences University.   

About the AACR

Founded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world’s first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure cancer. AACR’s membership includes 34,000 laboratory, translational and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and cancer advocates residing in more than 90 countries. The AACR marshals the full spectrum of expertise of the cancer community to accelerate progress in the prevention, biology, diagnosis and treatment of cancer by annually convening more than 20 conferences and educational workshops, the largest of which is the AACR Annual Meeting with more than 17,000 attendees. In addition, the AACR publishes seven peer-reviewed scientific journals and a magazine for cancer survivors, patients and their caregivers. The AACR funds meritorious research directly as well as in cooperation with numerous cancer organizations. As the Scientific Partner of Stand Up To Cancer, the AACR provides expert peer review, grants administration and scientific oversight of individual and team science grants in cancer research that have the potential for near-term patient benefit. The AACR actively communicates with legislators and policymakers about the value of cancer research and related biomedical science in saving lives from cancer. 

For more information about the AACR, visit www.AACR.org.