Charity & Community News

Stores and headquarters continue long tradition as toy drive collection sites and program donor.

LOS ANGELES, California (November 23, 2010) – Storage Solutions and its affiliate, Union Development Company (UDC), are once again sponsoring their annual holiday toy drive benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program. The self-storage operator is collecting toys at each of its 21 locations throughout Southern California.

In addition to supporting a wonderful holiday cause, individuals who drop off a new, unwrapped toy will be eligible for Storage Solutions discounts. New customers can save 50% off a new self storage rental and existing customers can save 25% off boxes and moving supplies. The collection ends December 19 at 5:30 p.m.

The toy drive is a long-standing tradition for the company – as is a monetary donation made each year when the Marine Corps Reserve picks up toys that are also collected at headquarters. Last year, Storage Solutions and UDC presented a $500 check accepted on behalf of the program by Master Sgt. Wayne Harkley., Ret., now an instructor of Fontana High School Marine Corps Junior Officers Training Corps.

 

"The company has been involved with Toys For Tots for a long time and everyone here is very proud to support the program. We enjoy making it easy for customers and our local communities to get involved, too," said Jae Ho, Operations Manager.

About Toys for Tots®:

The Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation, started in 1947, has been successful in bringing thousands of smiles to needy children each year. Their sole mission is to ensure all less fortunate children have the chance to experience the same joys of the holiday season that millions of Americans take for granted each year.

About Storage Solutions:

Storage Solutions is a growing leader in the self-storage industry, offering consumers and businesses a variety of self-storage space and supplies at 21 convenient store locations in Southern California. Storage Solutions is the self-storage division of Union Development Company a developer of real estate in Southern California for over 100 years. The firm holds more than 1.7 million square feet of property in its portfolio including retail, industrial, and self-storage facilities and R.V. and boat storage facilities that are branded under the Storage Solutions name. Both company are based in Cerritos, California, and co-owned in a joint venture by Barker Pacific Group and New York-based Angelo, Gordon & Co., a leading investment management firm specializing in non-traditional assets. For more information, visit http://www.storagesolutionsca.com/.

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A-1 Self Storage Proudly Supports The National Ataxia Foundation!

A-1 Self Storage supports the National Ataxia Foundation's Fourth Annual "Walk n' Roll” event in San Diego.

San Diego, CA – September 20, 2010 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their support of the National Ataxia Foundation's Fourth Annual ” Walk n' Roll for Ataxia” to be held on September 25, 2010 at the Tuna Harbor Park in San Diego County. This event will help raise awareness and funds to support ataxia research and programs.

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to support the National Ataxia Foundation and support our community by helping raise awareness of this degenerative disease of the nervous system.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We believe it is important to contribute to the welfare of our community and promote healthy living.”

Ataxia is a brain disease that results in the lack of muscle coordination and wobbliness. Individuals afflicted with ataxia suffer such conditions as impaired speech, 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. For more information visit: http://www.ataxia.org/.

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To find a Los Angeles or Orange County A-1 Self Storage visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/Southern_California/a-1_self_storage

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage in Southern California with 7 locations in the Orange County area and 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, 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 growing companies.

CONTACTS:

Maria Frausto

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 115

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

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A-1 Self Storage Proudly Supports Operation Homefront!

A-1 Self Storage supports the Southern California Chapter of Operation Homefront by collecting donations of school supplies for their annual Back-to-School Brigade drive and providing free storage space.

San Diego, CA – August 13, 2010 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today their support of the Southern California Chapter of Operation Homefront. All A-1 Self Storage locations in San Diego and Orange County, California were designated as official "Back-to-School Brigade” Drop-Off Locations and collected new school supplies for children of military families to be distributed later this month. Select A-1 Self Storage locations in San Diego, Los Orange & Orange County are Year-Round Donation Drop-Off Locations for small items, such as food, diapers, and small baby items. A-1 Self Storage also provided free storage space at several central locations to store collected donations.

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to partner with Operation Homefront and support our troops by helping their families and children get ready to go back to school soon” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We are honored to be able to give back to our military personnel and their families for the sacrifices they make to preserve our freedom.”

Operation Homefront Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, the families they leave behind and to wounded warriors when they return home. For more information visit www.operationhomefront.net/socal.

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

To find a Los Angeles or Orange County A-1 Self Storage visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/Southern_California/a-1_self_storage

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage in Southern California with 7 locations in the Orange County area and 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, 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 growing companies.

CONTACTS:

Fran Laporga-Ching

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 141

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

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A-1 Self Storage proudly supports Indian Hills Summer Camp

San Diego, CA – June 29, 2010 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of Self Storage in San Diego County, today announced their support towards Indian Hills Camp's "Kids Camp for Free” program.

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to support the Indian Hills Summer Camp in their efforts to provide children with the opportunity to attend camp regardless of their economic circumstance. We understand the challenging situations most families are facing during these tough economic times and are excited to partner with Indian Hills in their efforts to provide this camping experience for children.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We feel it is important to support our community. We hope our support will make a difference in these children's lives.”

Indian Hills Summer Camp is a 501(c)(3) non-profitorganization since 1960. Visit http://www.indianhillscamp.com/ for more information.

If you would like more information about our A-1 Self Storage locations, please visit:

San Diego County - 17 locations

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

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage in San Diego with 17 locations in the greater San Diego County area and over 40 locations across California. A-1 Self Storage 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, 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 growing companies.

CONTACTS:

Maria Frausto

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 115

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

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A-1 Self Storage proudly supports HELPS International

A-1 Self Storage supports HELPS International in their efforts to provide no cost vision restoration and facial reconstruction to impoverished communities in Third World Countries.

San Diego, CA – June 25, 2010 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of Self Storage in San Diego County, today announced their support towards vision restoration and facial reconstruction to those in third world countries. On May 10, 2010 a HELPS team from San Diego traveled to Guatemala to provide medical and dental services to those marginalized from proper healthcare services. During the 10 days they were there, the HELPS team provided over 200 surgeries and 500 dental procedures.

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to support the HELPS International. We understand the need for medical services to third world countries that most of their population cannot afford basic and routine healthcare services” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We feel it is important to support communities that are underserved and undernourished. In these third world countries a little can make a huge impact. We hope our support will make a difference in saving lives.”

HELPS International was founded in 1984 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profitcorporation. Visit http://www.helpsintl.org/ for more information.

If you would like more information about our A-1 Self Storage locations, please visit:

San Diego County - 17 locations

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

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage in San Diego with 17 locations in the greater San Diego County area and over 40 locations across California. A-1 Self Storage 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, 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 growing companies.

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CONTACTS:

Maria Frausto

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 115

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

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A-1 Self Storage proudly supports the FAIR Foundation

 

A-1 Self Storage Supports the FAIR Foundation; advocates for research and awareness of chronic diseases.

San Diego, CA – Jun 18, 2010 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of Self Storage in San Diego County, today announced their support towards the FAIR Foundation. They are dedicated to raising awareness and funding for the research of chronic diseases that are underfunded. They also advocate new organ donor policies to help save lives of patients in need of an organ transplant.

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to support the FAIR Foundation. We understand the difficulties patients and families face dealing with a chronic disease or are in need of an organ transplant.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We feel it is important to support organizations that raise awareness for chronic diseases especially when their resources and research are very limited. We hope our support will make a difference in saving lives.”

The Fair Foundation's mission is to establish fair and equitable distribution of research funds by our government for all diseases and change organ donor policies. For more information, please visit http://www.fairfoundation.org/.

If you would like more information about our A-1 Self Storage locations, please visit:

San Diego County - 17 locations

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

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage in San Diego with 17 locations in the greater San Diego County area and over 40 locations across California. A-1 Self Storage 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, 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 growing companies.

CONTACTS:

Maria Frausto

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 115

mfrausto@castergrp.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

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A-1 Self Storage Proudly Supports Operation Homefront's "Back-to-School Brigade!”

A-1 Self Storage becomes official Operation Homefront "Back-to-School Brigade” Drop-Off Location in San Diego and Orange County, California.

San Diego, CA – June 1, 2010 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of self storage in California, announced today that the Southern California Chapter of Operation Homefront has designated A-1 Self Storage as official "Back-to-School Brigade” Drop-Off Locations in San Diego and Orange County, California. A-1 Self Storage is now collecting new school supplies for children of military families through July 18, 2010. Some of the basic school supplies needed include: backpacks, calculators, crayons, glue sticks, pencils, rulers, scissors, etc. Children of all ages who participate in Operation Homefront will be able to pick out their own backpack and fill it with all of the supplies needed for the school year.

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to partner with Operation Homefront and support our military families by helping their children get ready to go back to school,” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We are honored to be able to give back to our military personnel and their families who sacrifice of themselves to preserve our freedom.”

Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, the families they leave behind and to wounded warriors when they return home. For more information, or to sponsor a backpack for a military child, please visit http://www.a1storage.com/operation_homefront.

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

To find an Orange County A-1 Self Storage visit: http://www.a1storage.com/self_storage/Orange_County_CA/a-1_self_storage

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage in Southern California with 17 locations in the San Diego County area, 7 locations in the Orange County area, and 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, 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 growing companies.

 

CONTACTS:

Fran Laporga-Ching

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 141

press@a1storage.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

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A-1 Self Storage proudly supports Barrio Logan College Institute

A-1 Self Storage Supports Barrio Logan College Institute, a local after school program that promotes the pursuit of higher education.

San Diego, CA – April 23, 2010 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of Self Storage in San Diego County, today announced their support for Barrio Logan College Institute whose mission is to prepare students for college through FREE academic enrichment, skill building, tutor, mentor, and college exploration and application services designed specifically for bilingual, bicultural students and their families. Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI) serves the first-generation, college-bound students of San Diego who will be the first in their families to attend college!

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to support Barrio Logan College Institute, and we feel honored to support their work in our community. We understand the everyday obstacles that students encounter in preparing for college”. said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We feel it is important to support organizations that promote Core Values such as respect, integrity, diversity and excellence. BLCI has a 100% college enrollment among their students.”

Visit http://www.blci.org/ for more information.

If you would like more information about our A-1 Self Storage locations, please visit:

San Diego County - 17 locations

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

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage in San Diego with 17 locations in the greater San Diego County area and over 40 locations across California. A-1 Self Storage 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, 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 growing companies.

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CONTACTS:

Maria Frausto

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 115

mfrausto@castergrp.com

http://www.a1storage.com/

(Temple, GA – April 8, 2010) Janus International is pleased to announce that it has become a sponsor of Wounded Warrior Outdoors, a nonprofit organization that provides hunting and fishing trips to wounded United States and Canadian veterans. The corporation's goal is to provide four annual trips for a total of fifty veterans.

Wounded Warrior Outdoors was organized to both support and pay homage to the brave wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq. Organizer Ron Raboud had the goal of providing tangible support to the severely wounded and to help them on the road to healing, both physically and mentally. "Janus International and I personally commend Mr. Raboud on his organization of such a worthy cause,” states Janus President David Curtis. "We cannot do enough to support our troops, their families and the sacrifices they have made for our country.”

To learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project, visit http://www.woundedwarrioroutdoors.com/.

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Headquartered in Temple, GA, Janus International is a leading supplier of rolling doors and components for the self storage, commercial and industrial markets. Visit http://www.janusintl.com/ for more information.

For more information, contact:

Amy Fuhlman

Director of Marketing

J A N U S I N T E R N A T I O N A L

p. 770.562.2850

f. 770.562.1991

m. 404.787.8444

http://www.janusintl.com/

amyf@janusintl.com

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A-1 Self Storage proudly supports Plant with Purpose

A-1 Self Storage Supports Plant with Purpose, a global charity making a worldwide impact by reversing deforestation and poverty.

San Diego, CA – April 6, 2010 – A-1 Self Storage, the premier provider of Self Storage in San Diego County, today announced their support towards Plant with Purpose, a Christian nonprofit organization whose focus is to reverse deforestation and poverty in the world, by transforming the lives of the rural poor. Plant with Purpose mission is dedicated to environmental restoration, economic empowerment, and spiritual inspiration.

"A-1 Self Storage is proud to be a partner of Plant with Purpose and is honored to support their work around the world. We understand the difficulties that developing countries face, especially in these tough economic times.” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. "We feel it is important to support a project like Plant with Purpose that improves the quality of life, restores relationships and creates a path towards self sufficiency.”

Visit www.plantwithpurpose.org for more information.

If you would like more information about our A-1 Self Storage locations, please visit:

San Diego County - 17 locations

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

About A-1 Self Storage:

A-1 Self Storage is one of the leading providers of self storage in San Diego with 17 locations in the greater San Diego County area and over 40 locations across California. A-1 Self Storage 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, 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 growing companies.

CONTACTS:

Maria Frausto

A-1 Self Storage

(619) 287-8873 x 115

mfrausto@castergrp.com

www.a1storage.com