Charity & Community News

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CONTACT:
Karen Jones  (949)748-5923
karen@charitystorage.org

ONE WEEK, FOUR STORAGE UNITS, FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS NONPROFIT LEVERAGES STORAGE AUCTIONS FOR CHARITY FUNDRAISING

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, February 2012 – Launched in January, Charity Storage capitalizes on the popularity of reality shows like A & E's Storage Wars to benefit local and national charities. The newly launched program works by auctioning donated items and redirecting the proceeds to local and national nonprofits. Increased interest in public self storage auctions has translated into more bidders and higher selling prices at these sales, which are traditionally aimed at clearing out abandoned units. Charity Storage was developed as a way to utilize the existing process to make a difference for the community through charitable giving.

Earlier this month, in a five day period, four charity units brought in a total of $5,025.00. Charity Storage co-founder Barry Hoeven was present at one of the facilities, as was the cast and crew of A & E's Storage Wars, which films some of its episodes at Hoeven's US Storage Centers properties. Hoeven observed, "The presence of Storage Wars celebrities and their film crew contributed to higher-than-usual bidding, as did the contents of one antique-filled unit, but this was certainly a great illustration of the impact Charity Storage can have as we implement it nationally.” Co-founder Lance Watkins of Storage Treasures encouraged involvement by self storage companies, charities, and community members, saying, "There's a benefit to everyone in this program – storage owners get more traffic at their facilities, donors have a convenient place to drop off unneeded goods, and charities can sign on as beneficiaries of the proceeds.”

Barry Hoeven is no stranger to starting nonprofits – he is also the founder of Kure It Cancer Research, an organization he established in 2007 to fund innovative kidney cancer research. Since then, Kure It has raised over $1 million and expanded their mission to include other underfunded cancer research.

Funds raised by Charity Storage auctions are distributed between the national Self Storage Association's Scholarship Fund, Kure It Cancer Research, and a charity chosen by the self storage facility from a list of eligible nonprofits.

For more information, visit charitystorage.org or E-mail info@charitystorage.org

 

About Charity Storage

Founded by veteran self storage professionals, Charity Storage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized as tax exempt by the IRS. Federal Tax ID# 45-3253579

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 and other cancers. Since being founded in 2007, Kure It has raised over $1 million for research.

About US Storage Centers

US Storage Centers (USSC) owns, manages, and operates approximately 60 self storage locations throughout the United States.

About Storage Treasures

StorageTreasures.com is a storage auctioninformation portal and storage facility directorycovering the United States and Canada.

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A-1 Self Storage $1,000 towards Research and Care at City of Hope in San Diego, CA.

San Diego, CA – February 17, 2012 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support of City of Hope. Recognized worldwide for its compassionate patient care, City of Hope utilizes innovative science and translational research, which rapidly turns laboratory breakthroughs into promising new therapies. They are one of only 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. An independent biomedical research, treatment and education institution, City of Hope is a leader in the fight to conquer cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. On City of Hope’s park-like campus just northeast of Los Angeles, researchers advance ideas into discoveries, physicians bring emerging therapies to patients, and students learn to transform the landscape of modern medicine – all supported by the generosity of philanthropists from across the country.

"City of Hope takes patient care seriously and is continually striving for new effective treatments through the efforts of research.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "At A-1 Self Storage, we are proud to support such an honorable organization.”

For more information about City of Hope, please visit:  http://www.cityofhope.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 16 locations in the San Diego County area and over 40 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.

CONTACT:

Janelle Bongiovanni

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 106

press@a1storage.com

www.a1storage.com

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A-1 Self Storage donates $1,000 to Alzheimer Disease Research to help support their research efforts.        

San Diego, CA – February 3, 2012– A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced their donation to Alzheimer’s Disease Research. Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects more than 4.5 million Americans many of whom are advanced in age. It is an incurable, progressive degenerative disease of the brain and is the most common form of Dementia. There are many types of degenerative brain diseases, and they vary in severity, sequence and progression of the mental changes among those affected. Alzheimer’s Disease is best explained as a decline in the ability to think and understand. Eventually changes in personality are accompanied by the inability to function. Such changes create a stressful home life for the primary care givers. More than 70% of those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease remain in a home environment and are cared for by their relatives.

"A-1 Self Storage takes pride in participating in the fight to find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of Caster Companies. "It is our hope that one day no family will experience the estrangement that Alzheimer’s brings. To those who are in the midst of this struggle, our thoughts are with you.”

The Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program began as a response to a mission by American Health Assistance Foundation. Their mission "seeks to eradicate age-related degenerative diseases by: advancing research seeking causes, prevention, treatment, and cures; promoting positive behaviors to combat these diseases; and facilitating the public's efforts to assist those who are affected.” For more information please visit:  http://www.ahaf.org/alzheimers

For more information about A-1 Self Storage, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/about_a1_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 in California with over 40 locations across California. 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 fastest largest independent self storage owner/operators in California.

CONTACTS:

Janelle Bongiovanni

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 106

janelleb@castergrp.com

www.a1storage.com

  

A-1 Self Storage Facilities Collected Over 2,200 Toys for Toys for Tots This Past Holiday Season.

San Diego, CA– January 6, 2012– A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced the final results of their 2011 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots annual Holiday Toy Drive. Over 2,200 new and unused toys were collected from their customers and the general public at the 40 A-1 Self Storage facilities throughout California. The toys were distributed this past Christmas to underprivileged children in their communities.

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to make a difference in our local communities by participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program each year. We are in awe of the overwhelming support from everyone this past Holiday Season, especially during these tough economic times” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of Caster Companies. "We hope these toys helped to make all the young children’s Christmas much brighter.”

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program was founded in 1947 by Major Bill Hendricks. Their mission is to collect new and unwrapped toys during the holiday season and distribute them as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which each campaign is conducted.  For more information about the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive, please visit:  http://www.toysfortots.org/

For more information about A-1 Self Storage, please visit:

http://www.a1storage.com/about_a1_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 in California with over 40 locations across California. 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 fastest largest independent self storage owner/operators in California.

CONTACTS:

Fran Laporga-Ching

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 141

fran@a1storage.com

www.a1storage.com

November 21, 2011 - Supply Side USA is a proud "junior” partner to Kure-It foundation's team of supporters. Since 2010 Supply Side USA, owned by Ansir Junaid and Barry Johnston, have contributed to this great cause and are committed to doing so for many years to come.

In 2010 Supply Side USA became a preferred vendor for the Storage Network Advantage Organization. This organization which was also founded by Barry Hoeven and his team at Westport Properties is designed to provide more profitable business relationships with vendors through the combined buying power of the organization. Johnston explains "As a part of our commitment to the Kure-It foundation, Supply Side USA contributes a portion of all supplies and box purchases made by Storage Network Advantage (SNA) Members directly to the Kure-It Foundation on an annual basis. This is the first full year of our business relationship with the SNA, Westport Properties, Barry Hoeven, and we look forward to making our year end contribution from what has been a strong sales year here at Supply Side USA”.

Johnston further expressed "Especially for those of us who know and have met him, Barry Hoeven has been an inspiration to us all here at Supply Side USA for his courage and determination in fighting this dreaded disease of Kidney Cancer. His efforts in founding Kure-It and the contributions from his devoted team of partners have already borne fruit in the research and treatments being conducted and we are thrilled to be even a very small part of these successes”.

The Supply Side USA team wishes Barry and the Kure-It foundation continued good health in the fight for the Kure. Our thoughts and prayers for strength, perseverance and total success in fighting this disease go out to everyone involved in this effort.

 

Supply Side USA is the leading supplier of packaging, shipping, moving and storage products to the specialty retailer. We sell to over 9,000 such outlets in the USA and Canada. Our customers consider us a valuable merchandising resource and their supplier of choice.

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Supply Side 5755 Granger Rd., Suite 900, Independence, OH 44131

T 800.284.7357 | F 800.955.2697 | E sales@supplysideusa.com

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CONTACT:

Karen Jones
karenj@kureit.org
(949)428-7081

$1 Million Raised for Innovative Research

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, October 2011 – When diagnosed with kidney cancer 12 years ago, Barry Hoeven recognized early on that there was a disconnect between the number of people afflicted with kidney cancer and the amount of funding and research being conducted to find a cure.  It became clear to him that more research needed to be done.

In April of 2007, Barry began raising funds for the City of Hope’s kidney cancer research program, eventually establishing Kure It, Inc. as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2010. During this time, Hoeven had his sights set on the goal of raising $1,000,000 for research into underfunded cancers.

With the receipt of a large donation this week, Kure It has reached that goal, having raised just over $1,000,000 since early 2007.

Newport Beach resident Hoeven stated, "We are excited to see the new treatments these funds will bring about. Kure It’s success is a direct credit to all of our supporters.”

Those who have banded together in the fight to fund groundbreaking cancer research include multiple organizations, colleagues, friends, and family. Early on, the self-storage industry became the leading contributor of funds to Kure It. Hoeven’s company, US Storage Centers, has led the charge, with many other operators and vendors following suit. To date, the industry has contributed over $200,000, raised through company donations and tenant contributions.

Kure It Director Karen Jones expressed her thanks to all those who’ve responded to the need for research into rare and underfunded cancers. "Now we can get to work on reaching Barry’s next goal, which is to raise $1,000,000 each year for research. I feel confident that Barry’s determination and commitment will see this goal met, as well. Kure It is on its way to becoming a leader in funding innovative research into treatments for underfunded cancers.”

 

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 and other orphan cancers.  Founded by Barry Hoeven after his diagnosis with kidney cancer, Kure It currently supports research being done at Cedars-Sinai and City of Hope.

Harbour Point Self Storage in Elk Grove CA just sold to private investors for $5.7. The facility is a Class A property and consists of 570 storage units and 75 RV/Boat spaces. At the time of the sale, the facility was over 90% full.

CSSA Members, Carl Touhey and Jason Allen of Performance Self Storage Group Inc. represented both the buyer and seller of this property. Using aggressive marketing methods, the property received 7 offers in 6 days and the activity level on this property was very extremely high. Carl Touhey states "today's self storage investors want large facilities in good locations with strong demographics. This property represented exactly what investors want today”

Performance Self Storage (PSSG) is owned and operated by Carl Touhey and Jason Allen and specializes solely in self storage brokerage throughout California. PSSG is partnered with the Kure It foundation and donated a portion of the commission earned to help in the fight against cancer.

For additional information you can contact Carl Touhey 650-368-2216 or Jason Allen 650-260-2242 or visit us online at http://www.performanceselfstoragegroup.com/

 

Jason Allen

Office: 650.260.2242

Fax: 866.297.0148

Email: storagespecialist@gmail.com

www.PerformanceSelfStorageGroup.com

CSSA MEMBER JOINS TXSSA & ANNOUNCES SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN CO-OP SUPPORT PROGRAM

Leading Web Marketing and Design Company - GMR Web Team to Donate Sales to Shriners Hospitals for Children

TUSTIN, Calif. – GMR Web Team's Self Storage Division, a new member of the Texas Self Storage Association, has just announced that it will donate 10% of all sales to TSSA member firms to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Galveston, Texas. The TSSA has been raising funds for the hospital for over ten years, and GMR has been going to great lengths to join in on the effort and offer its support.

"We are truly honored to be partnering with such a noble cause, and are excited to continue supporting Shriners for many years to come,” said Warren Willard, V.P. of GMR Web Team‘s Self Storage Division. "Since our founding, we have always made it a point to give back to the community and help those in need. Supporting this world-class hospital is really an inspiration to all of us; it helps us remember what's important in life.”

This program follows a similar joint effort with the California Self Storage Association in support of its non-profit partner KURE IT, a cancer research foundation. Shriners Children's Hospital in Galveston, which focuses on providing reconstruction and rehabilitation to children with burn and other skin conditions, is one of the nation's leading hospitals in its field. GMR has pledged its continued support to noble causes and organizations nationwide and feels blessed to be working with Shriners. 

About GMR Web Team, Inc.

GMR Web Team is a one-stop solution for Internet strategy, website marketing, website design, local search engine marketing web maintenance and web applications. GMR offers complete website strategy consulting and solutions for businesses and startups. For more information, contact them at (714) 736-9000, or visit their website http://www.gmrwebteam.com/.

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W: (949) 369-9053 C: (714) 742-0844 / warren@gmrwebteam.com 

Los Angeles, CA – August 19, 2011 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support of City of Hope. Recognized worldwide for its compassionate patient care, City of Hope utilizes innovative science and translational research, which rapidly turns laboratory breakthroughs into promising new therapies. They are one of only 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. An independent biomedical research, treatment and education institution, City of Hope is a leader in the fight to conquer cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. On City of Hope's park-like campus just northeast of Los Angeles, researchers advance ideas into discoveries, physicians bring emerging therapies to patients, and students learn to transform the landscape of modern medicine – all supported by the generosity of philanthropists from across the country.

"City of hope strives to improve the life of each patient that enters their doors.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "It is a mission they have had since their inception, nearly 100 years ago. I'm proud that we can be a part of their work with our gift.”

For more information about City of Hope, please visit: http://www.cityofhope.org/

To find a Los Angeles County A-1 Self Storage, please visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/Los_Angeles_County_CA/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 6 locations in the Los Angeles County area and over 40 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.

CONTACT:

Janelle Bongiovanni

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 106

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com

San Diego, CA – August 10, 2011 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their monetary support of Ignation Volunteer Corps San Diego Region. IVC provides men and women, aged 50 and greater, opportunities to serve others – to address social injustice – and to transform lives. IVC matches the talents of capable Volunteers with the greatest social needs of our time.IVC works in partnership with hundreds of community partner organizations. These nonprofit organizations provide Ignatian Volunteers with substantive work to serve individuals who have slipped through this country's safety net.

"Experience, sage wisdom, and a mentor make a difference in the non-profit world.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "A-1 Self Storage is a proud sponsor of the IVC.”

For more information about Ignation Volunteer Corps, please visit: http://www.ivcusa.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 16 locations in the San Diego County area and over 40 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

http://www.a1storage.com/