"Movers Who Care®"

UPDATE ON COLLECTION DRIVE FOR MOVERS FOR MUTTS

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, Boise would like to thank Fred Myers and Lotus Media for their partnership to promote and host Movers For Mutts this year. A big thank you to the Treasure Valley who made generous donations of hundreds of much-needed pet items. The Idaho Humane Society is grateful for all donations. If you would like to continue to support the shelter please consider making a monetary donation during See Spot Walk on October 5th or directly on the Shelters website.

 

This year, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Boise is partnering with two Fred Meyer locations; Overland and Five Mile, and Franklin and Orchard to host a one-day pet food collection drive from 10.00 AM – 4.00 PM, These locations will serve as drop off points for collection of essential pet items. The collection drive is on September 27th. 

Pets are considered an important part of any family, but this fall, many pets living in animal shelters could use the community’s support in securing adequate amounts of food, toys, and everyday living essentials for pets in need of their forever home. The Idaho Humane Society is a leader in the national animal welfare arena and significantly supports underserved communities and rescues in Idaho and beyond by transferring animals to prevent unnecessary euthanasia for a second chance at life.  

The Idaho Humane Society Pet Food Pantry and Meals on Wheels for Pets programs are experiencing unprecedented demand. Treasure Valley households are encountering economic hardships like increased housing and food costs, and families are faced with heartbreaking options for feeding and maintaining their pet’s health and happiness. As a result, there has been an increase in surrendered pets at the Idaho Humane Society due to financial stressors. Pet owners report lower stress levels and better cardiovascular health, and many low-income or homebound individuals say their pet is their most powerful relationship.  

“The Idaho Humane Society is honored to work with our partners, Two Men and a Truck. They are always at our side to help with any task, small or large. We are grateful for their compassion for everyone in our community, especially the animals.”--Leah Stephens Clark, Director of Development and Stewardship at the Idaho Humane Society 

WISH LIST:

Wet and dry kitten food

Wet puppy food 

Wet dog food

FMR Puppy and Kitten Formula

Small bags of dog and cat food

Grain-Free dog food

Kongs

Peanut Butter (Xylitol-free, Low-sugar)

Canned pumpkin

Training Treats

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Boise is kicking off MOVERS FOR MOMS® an annual collection drive we organize, benefiting the WCA and Advocates Against Family Violence to help local women who are escaping domestic violence. We want moms to know they are remembered and supported on Mother's Day. Each year we partner with Treasure Valley, businesses, and organizations to make this possible. With the help of our community, we've been able to deliver thousands of critical care items and gifts to women at the WCA since we opened in 2013 and this is our first year supporting Advocates Against Family Violence. The collection drive runs April 15 - May 3, 2024.  

WRAP UP FOR MOVERS FOR MOMS

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Boise is pleased to announce that we had a successful collection drive this year. We would like to thank the community for supporting both the WCA and Advocates Against Family Violence and the important services they provide women and children in our community, Our community partners were instrumental in hosing collection boxes at their locations and Keller Williams were huge supporters with their Red Day collection drive at local Fred Meyers.

WCA - 1,168 items + $1,068 in cash and gift cards

Advocates Against Family Violence - 5,956 items + $910 in cash and gift cards

 

COLLECTION LOCATIONS FOR WCA

Wafd - 575 E. Franklin Rd, Meridian.            Wafd - 1001 W Idaho St. Boise.               Wafd - 701 E State Street, STE 100, Eagle

Riverside Hotel - 900 W Chinden Boulevard, Boise

Lotus Media - 5257 Fairview Ave Suite 240 Boise

Section 37 Axe Room - 3725 W Chinden Blvd Garden City OPEN 5 P.M DAILY

Hawkins - 855 W Broad St, Ste 300, Boise

Treasure Valley Subaru - 5605 E Gate Blvd, Nampa

Meridian Chamber - 215 E Franklin Rd, Meridian.                     

ESI - 3330 East Louise Drive, #300, Meridian

Garden City Library - 6015 N Glenwood St, Garden City

 

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Boise is partnering with Keller Williams to host a special community collection drive as part of Keller Williams Red Day at select Fred Meyer locations on May 3 from 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.  Look for the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® trucks in the parking lot and agents at store entrances. Collection boxes will be available to collect all donations.   

Fred Meyer - Five Mile & Overland, Boise

Fred Meyer - Glenwood & Chinden, Boise

Fred Meyer - Locust Grove & Fairview, Boise

WISH LIST 

Gift Cards ($25+) Grocery Store, Visa

Pantry - snacks, instant foods, pasta, pasta sauce, canned protein, canned fruit, juice boxes, instant drinks, gatorade  

Hygiene Products (full size) - shampoo, conditioner, body wash, makeup face wipes, hairbrushes, combs, hair ties

Clothing (new, variety of sizes) - Bras and womens underwear, 

Twin size mattress protectors/waterproof, surge protectors, alarm clocks, nightlights, dish sets, drinking glass sets, pots and pan sets, tupperware sets, small trash cans, hangers, twin size bedding/sheet sets/comforters

ABOUT THE WCA Women’s and Children’s Alliance(opens in a new window)

Since 1910, the WCA has provided safe housing for women in  Treasure Valley, Idaho. However, in the last 40 years, the focus has been narrowed to provide shelter and supportive services to individuals impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. These services are provided at no-cost and span a four-county service area representing 30 percent of the population of the state of Idaho.

• The WCA’s two 24-hr hotlines fielded 4,470 hotline calls, 73% were domestic violence related.
• The WCA provided safety in the emergency shelter – 10,905 safe bed nights for women and children.
• The WCA staff members attended 1,695 full hearings in court for petitioners seeking civil protective orders.
• The WCA prevention staff had nearly 3,000 engagements with youth throughout the Treasure Valley.

“We are so grateful for Two Men and a Truck!  They help us and our clients all year long and have done so for over a decade.  Helping clients move out of an abuser's home and into a new home is such a gift.  Their "Movers for Moms" collection drive is just one more example of just how much they care. The donations gathered from our community help our clients as they forge a new path, all while demonstrating just how much our community supports them - a priceless gift.” Bea Black – CEO, WCA

 

ABOUT ADVOCATES AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE https://www.aafvhope.org/

Advocates Against Family Violence provide safe housing and support services for individuals impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Services at AAFV are provided at no-cost, and span into surrounding counties representing all populations of the state of Idaho. 

In 2023, AAFV provided the following support:

• AAFV provided 16, 713 Individual Services 
• AAFV 24 hour hotline fielded 2,226 crisis calls
• AAFV advocates offered 4,334 services through our court program
• AAFV outreach advocates presented 318 teen healthy relationship presentations, with 4,732 teens attending these presentations, throughout the Treasure Valley.  
• AAFV provided safety in our emergency shelter 7,002 safe shelter nights for women and children 

"We are thrilled for the opportunity to work with Movers For Moms in providing resources to those we serve here at AAFV. Each individual we serve will begin their journey to true survivorship beyond our shelter walls and the gifts received from Movers For Moms will assist in setting up their new home. Thank you, Movers For Moms for assisting us in the care of those we serve." - Kim Deugan, Executive Director of AAFV. 

WISH LIST

Gift Cards ($25+) Grocery Store, Gas, Visa

Pantry - snacks, instant foods, pasta, pasta sauce, canned protein, canned fruit, juice boxes, instant drinks, gatorade  

Hygiene Products (full size) - shampoo, conditioner, body wash, makeup face wipes, hairbrushes, combs, hair ties, hair dryer , curling irons, dryer sheets

Twin size mattress protectors/waterproof, surge protectors, alarm clocks, nightlights, dish sets, drinking glass sets, pots and pan sets, tupperware sets, small trash cans, hangers, twin size bedding/sheet sets/comforters, hampers

 

COLLECTION LOCATIONS FOR ADVOCATES AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE

Nampa Chamber - 101 11th Ave S #105, Nampa                          Caldwell Chamber - 1001 Blaine St, Caldwell

Caldwell Police Dept - 110 S 5th Ave Caldwell 

Hillcrest Bank - 80 E Eagles Gate Dr, Eagle

Pioneer Title - 100 10th Avenue South, Nampa      Pioneer Title - 5680 E Franklin Road, Suites 150 and 250, Nampa   Pioneer Title - 610 S Kimball Avenue, Caldwell

Clarity Credit Union - 1822 N Midland Blvd, Nampa              Clarity Credit Union - 708 N 21st Ave. Caldwell

Washington Trust Bank - 2200 N Cassia St Nampa

Providing safe places for women to live has been at the core of our mission for over 100 years. The WCA started in 1910 as the Boise YWCA (Young Women’s Christian Association). It was established to provide a safe place for young single women to live, eat, and socialize. In addition to room, board, and other basic services, the YWCA offered classes, camps, and community service opportunities to Boise women for decades.We are a proud sponsor and corporate pillar of the WCA. We handle all of their logistics and moving needs.

St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho is made up of nearly 700 volunteers and a few staff members to directly help tens of thousands of our friends and neighbors throughout Southwestern Idaho. Their work here is built around the core value of the Society; the home visit.

When someone calls one of the helpline numbers throughout Southwest Idaho, they are accessing a system that has been in place since 1833 when our founders started going to the places where the poor lived to meet them, listen to their needs and offer understanding and the physical support available. In addition to the helpline, St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho operates seven thrift stores, five food panties, a dining hall, a prescription assistance program and seasonal programs as well.

We are currently donating a storage container while they under go a renovation and are happy to help them with any logistical and transport needs.

2019 marked the beginning of an important partnership between TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Boise and The Idaho Montana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen^{® .}  We volunteer our time and resources to assist with logistics and delivery of essential items for race day set up. We look forward to many more years of working together to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is honored to be part of the Nampa High School Alumni business network. We are working together to celebrate our community's achievements.

 

The Festival of Trees has been a favorite holiday tradition for residents of the Treasure Valley for 32 years and has raised over $8 million to improve healthcare in our community.We donate multiple trucks and moving teams each winter to help with the logistics and moving for the Festival of Trees.

Every year during Thanksgiving week, Boise Centre becomes home to a wonderland of holiday splendor featuring hundreds of lavishly decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, and holiday decor. Enhancing this remarkable display is a series of special events designed to please people of all ages. From the black-tie Gala to the Festival Fashion Show and our North Pole Village, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Funds raised will support the renovation of the Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Center. When members of the community experience an injury, illness, disability or stroke, our Rehabilitation Center is there to help regain strength, independence and quality of life.

Wish Granters was founded in 2010 to grant Wishes to adults who have terminal illnesses. To qualify an individual must be at least 18, live in Ada or Canyon counties, have a terminal illness, and have not had a wish from another wish organization. We are a proud sponsor of Wish Granters. We helped grant a wish and helped someone move to Portland, Oregon to be closer with family.

The Idaho Humane Society is the largest and oldest animal welfare organization and veterinary charity in the state of Idaho. We are proud supporters of the Idaho Humane Society and help with all of their logistics and moving needs.

Catch Inc. works with homeless families in Ada, Canyon, and Twin Falls counties who are referred by local emergency homeless shelters. Upon acceptance into the program, families are immediately moved into a housing unit (typically an apartment with a lease in their name) and provided basic household furnishings.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is partnering with CBS2 and Les Schwab again this year on the Great Idaho Food Drive. In 2022, Two Men And A Truck delivered 33,220 pounds of food to the Idaho Food Bank to support Idaho families in need. Collection bins will be in Les Schwab locations and Boise/Treasure Valley WestMark Credit Union locations throughout the Treasure Valley. You can drop off much-needed, nonperishable food items beginning October 30 - November 17. All donations will be delivered to the Food Bank on November 17. The need is great and we are counting on the community to help out as much as possible, every little bit helps. 

Owner, Terry Bruns was recently interviewed about the importance of getting involved in the collection drive. Check out his interview below.

https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-foodbank-teams-up-with-two-men-and-a-truck-for-great-idaho-food-drive(opens in a new window)

THE RESULTS ARE IN

Two Men And A Truck and our partners made our deliveries to the Idaho Food Bank. We delivered over 33,000 pounds of food and crushed last years record! The Treasure Valley Community stepped up in a big way to help their neighbors in need. Check out Terry Bruns, CEO's interview on KBOI 2 and highlights from the delivery.

https://idahonews.com/news/local/one-non-perishable-food-item-at-a-time-the-great-idaho-food-drive-culminates-in-massive-delivery#