Door To Door Storage Partners with The Salvation Army for 2008 Angel Tree Program
Storage Industry Pioneer Provides Support for Holiday Gift Collection Efforts to Benefit Families with Children
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) November 21, 2008
Door To Door Storage, Inc., a leading national provider of portable self-storage containers (http://www. doortodoor. com/storage/default. aspx? ac=PR-20081121&utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=press-release&utm_campaign=2008-11-21) and moving services (http://www. doortodoor. com/moving/default. aspx? ac=PR-20081121&utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=press-release&utm_campaign=2008-11-21), announced its participation in the 2008 Angel Tree Program with the Salvation Army of Austin, Texas. The program is part of the Salvation Army's mission to alleviate suffering and provide hope to families with children in the community.
Door To Door Storage of Austin has donated five on-site portable self-storage containers (http://www. doortodoor. com/storage/default. aspx? ac=PR-20081121&utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=press-release&utm_campaign=2008-11-21) including all rental and transportation fees to the Salvation Army for use in its 2008 Angel Tree Program. The Salvation Army identifies families in need and each Angel Tree family is interviewed by a Salvation Army representative or by a participating local agency representative. Children, ages 12 and younger, from qualifying families become Angels. Participants then select an "Angel" from the Tree and purchase a gift that can be taken to the Salvation Army Christmas Store and deposited in the storage containers donated by Door To Door. The storage units will remain on site at the store until after the holidays.
"Door To Door Storage not only understood our desire to provide Christmas assistance to many who are less fortunate, they also understood the need for prompt service, special attention to detail, and adequate storage space," said Major John Carter, Austin Metropolitan Area Command, The Salvation Army. "Throughout this entire effort, their ability to comprehend the scope of services was very much appreciated and valuable to our seasonal operation. We of the Salvation Army want to thank them in a big way."
The Angel Tree Program is one component of the Salvation Army's goal to make a difference in the lives of others. With the help of donations from supporters and through programs such as the Angel Tree, lives will continue to be uplifted, encouraged and changed for the good.
"Door To Door is honored to be a part of this effort to help families and children in the Austin community," said Annette Jacobs, president and CEO, Door To Door Storage. "Particularly at this time of year and with the economic challenges facing many, this is a meaningful effort for our company to participate in."
With the help of community sponsors, last year 7,933 children received new toys and clothing during the holiday season because of the Angel Tree program. Learn more about the Angel Tree Program and how you can participate. (http://www. uss. salvationarmy. org/uss/www_uss_austinma. nsf/vw-dynamic-index/0A0232E52417304580257314006A00FF? Opendocument)
About The Salvation Army and the Angel Tree Program
The Salvation Army provides a broad range of supportive services to the homeless, near homeless and low-income populations of Austin, Texas. These services address the following community issues: Basic Needs, Education, Mental Health, and Community Safety. As documented by needs assessments conducted by the CAN Homeless Task Force, The Salvation Army is the largest local provider of emergency shelter for men, women and families. The Austin Metropolitan Area Command operates three facilities including the Social Service Center, Austin Shelter for Women & children and the Corps Community Center. The Salvation Army has been serving Central Texas since 1889.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program is a vital part of efforts to help others....especially children during the holiday season. For more information about the Salvation Army of Austin, please visit www. salvationarmyaustin. org.
About Door To Door Storage, Inc.
Founded in 1996, Door To Door Storage, Inc. pioneered a convenient, secure and cost effective alternative to traditional self-storage and household moving. Utilizing an environmentally-friendly container design, Door To Door provides options for temporary or long-term storage in addition to moving services for both home and business customers.
Door To Door has operations in more than 20 U. S. metropolitan markets with its corporate headquarters located in Kent, Washington. For more information, please visit the company website at DoorToDoor. com (http://www. doortodoor. com/?ac=PR-20081121&utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=press-release&utm_campaign=2008-11-21).
For more information:
Gayle Duncan, Executive Options MarCom, (425) 802-7034, gduncan@eomarcom. com
Marty Dugan, Door To Door Storage, Inc., (253) 872-5800, marty. dugan@doortodoor. com
Raul Munoz, The Salvation Army Austin Metropolitan Area Command, (512) 423-8921, Raul_Munoz@uss. salvationarmy. org
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