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Caring About Others Common Practice for Self Storage Industry

by John Stevens January 17, 2013 9:57 PM
People go into business with the intent and desire to make money. However, often times a business will find that it ends up doing so much more than just try to keep the ledger in the black. Many end up becoming an important member of the community, and find more than one way to give back and make it a better place to live. [More]

Self Storage News Roundup

by Kim Kilpatrick December 19, 2012 8:15 PM
In Fairfield, Connecticut, Westy Self Storage is participating in the Toys for Tots donation drive again this year. The drive will run until December 24. People can drop off new toys 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 on Sundays. [More]

For Self Storage Company Being a Creature of Habit Can Be Good

by Tony Gonzalez December 12, 2012 6:35 PM
We’ve all heard that if something “ain’t broke” then you shouldn’t bother fixing it. The concept is really pretty simple; there is no sense in changing the method of operation if there is not something wrong with it. That of course implies that the status quo is fine. [More]

Self Storage and Charity Go Hand-in-Hand in the U.S. and Abroad

by Winnie Hsiu December 7, 2012 9:51 PM
Christmas time tends to bring out the best and worst in a lot of people. If you have ever been present when the hottest toy is being cleared off the shelves by parents you’ve seen the worst (remember the Cabbage Patch kids from the 80s?). Luckily, the best is a more common trait and is evident with the way people give to charity at this time of the year. [More]

Self Storage Industry is Getting Into the Holiday Spirit

by John Stevens November 23, 2012 10:51 PM
Thursday the country gathered with friends and family to give thanks, eat a ridiculous amount of food, and watch football. On Friday while some had to return to work, many stayed in the safe confines of their home, but many more kicked off the holiday season in one of the best ways possible—shopping. [More]

Self Storage Company Continues its Tradition of Giving

by Holly Robinson November 16, 2012 8:36 PM
Around this time of year there are several things that people like to do. Besides gather at Mom and Dad’s house for Thanksgiving dinner and football folks often like to go outside and play a game themselves, go to a movie, or any of a number of things. The task may be noting special any other time of the year, but since it is during the Holiday Season it carries the weight of being a tradition. [More]

Self Storage Company Supports Santa on the Run

by Winnie Hsiu November 12, 2012 7:33 PM
There is a popular song that many radio stations will start playing around this time of year that talks about poor grandma getting run over by a reindeer. While this is obviously done in gest, the good folks of Saint Charles, Missouri, will have to be careful when they head to town. Otherwise they might find themselves getting run over by a Santa. [More]

San DiegoSelf Storage Sponsors Its 14th Annual Toys for Tots Collection

by Kim Kilpatrick October 25, 2012 1:01 PM
The holidays are a difficult time for families in need. When those families struggle just to put food on the table and clothing on their family's back, finding money for Christmas present is very stressful. That's where San Diego Self Storage (SDSS) steps in. Today, they started their 14th annual Toys for Tots Collection. [More]

Self Storage Companies Putting Smiles on Faces

by Holly Robinson January 31, 2012 8:31 PM
The holidays can be a rough time of year for many people due to a number of different reasons. That is why a wide variety of companies, including many within the self storage industry, make an effort to do what they can to make sure those less fortunate than them have a reason to smile during what is supposed to be a happy time of year. [More]

San Diego Self Storage Launches Holiday Toy Drive

by Kim Kilpatrick November 11, 2011 11:52 AM
Interested in free admission to the USS Midway or entering a raffle to win credit toward a self storage rental unit? All you have to do is participate in Toys for Tots.

San Diego Self Storage (SDSS) is sponsoring its 13th annual Toys for Tots drive at all of its locations in the greater San Diego area. The toy drive goes from now until December 19. [More]