
We Move People Forward®
At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Boise, we feel a strong passion for dedicating our time and resources to our community. This is why we continuously strive to stay involved with local charities throughout the Treasure Valley and give back to our community. We have partnered with many charities including the Women’s and Children’s Alliance(opens in a new window), Idaho Humane Society(opens in a new window), St. Alphonsus’ Festival of Trees(opens in a new window), Wish Granters(opens in a new window), CATCH Inc.(opens in a new window), St. Vincent de Paul(opens in a new window),Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence(opens in a new window), the Boise Rescue Mission(opens in a new window), and more. For the fall and winter months this year we are hosting a collection drive, TRUCKLOAD OF WARMTH®, benefiting the Boise Rescue Mission(opens in a new window),
We support everything these wonderful organizations offer our community and we are humbled when we are able to lend a helping hand. If you have an organization we can support, please reach out to us at info0327@twomen.com
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 second year supporting Advocates Against Family Violence. The collection drive runs April 18 - May 5, 2025.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Boise is partnering with Fred Meyer to host a special one day community collection drive, look for our volunteers in the lobby, we have we will have collection boxes for all donations:
APRIL 18
Fred Meyer - Five Mile and Overland Grocery Lobby 10 AM - 5 PM
Fred Meyer - Glenwood and Chinden 10 AM - 5 PM
Fred Meyer Nampa 8 AM - 5 PM
MAY 2
Fred Meyer - Locus Grove and Fairview 10 AM - 5 PM
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)
The WCA is the other shelter TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, Boise will be collecting donations for. Since 1910, the WCA has provided safe housing for women in the Treasure Valley, Idaho. However, for more than 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 24-hr hotline fielded 4,707 hotline calls, 3,299 were domestic violence related.
The WCA provided 13,605 safe bed nights for women and children in their safe shelter.
The WCA staff members assisted in filing 1,813 civil protective orders.
The WCA prevention staff had over 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. Being a mom while in an abusive relationship is especially challenging, but knowing they live in a supportive community makes all the difference to our moms and their children.”
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 2024, AAFV provided the following support:
AAFV provided 19,460 Individual Services
AAFV 24 hour hotline fielded 2,794 crisis calls
AAFV advocates offered3,593 services through our court program
AAFV outreach advocates presented 371 teen healthy relationship presentations, with 6092 teens attending these presentations throughout the Treasure Valley.
AAFV provided safety in our emergency shelter, 7,992 safe shelter nights for women and children
"We are thrilled to work with Movers For Moms again to provide resources to those we serve. Their outreach to our community is instrumental in providing much-needed resources to women and children as they begin their journey as survivors." - 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
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
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.
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#
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(Video starts out with the title "Moving Tips" displayed across the screen)
(Video cuts to a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchise Office Manager with a moving truck in the background)
When you're moving, you kind of have boxes all over the place.
I always recommend to have a clear path.
And if you want it to go faster, put a clear path
(Video shows a mover carrying a chair down a customer's hallway in their house)
and put the boxes towards the door.
That way they can just grab them and go.
(Video cuts to a mover with a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK moving truck in the background)
Being prepared, It's so many times we've, we've gone into customer homes where they weren't ready.
Like, you know what I mean?
Don't get me wrong, It's hourly,
(Video cuts to a franchise moving truck backing up)
but we're here to try to make you better in there.
(Video cuts back to mover)
But it's like we've come to some that they look like they just woke up that morning "Like, hey, I'm, I think I'm gonna move today" like, you know?
(Video cuts to the Warehouse Manager of the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchise)
Get a big sharpie, label every box and what room it's going to go into.
(A mover is shown unloading a loaded up MOVING TRUCK)
You're moving into a multi-family home, make sure that, you know, everything's labeled on what floor, whether it's going to an attic, to a basement, to
a kitchen, to a first bedroom, a second bedroom,
(Video cuts back to warehouse manager)
make that plan and have it all down on a piece of paper.
It will make your life a whole heck of a lot easier.
(Video cuts to operations manager)
Be honest on your estimate.
And then you get there and like, oh surprise, we got three more rooms.
We'll get it done, but it's nice heads up.
(Video cuts to an In-Home Estimator)
No loose items. So try and have everything boxed up, packed up, taped up.
The more organized you can be, the better your move goes.
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You be ready and we're ready.
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(Video starts out with Ukulele music in the background with three movers carrying boxes out of a customers home. The video title "Selecting a Moving Company Two Men And A Truck" is displayed on the screen)
(Video cuts to an interview of a customer service representative for a local Two Men And A Truck franchise.)
So finding a moving company can be difficult because moving is a very stressful situation.
A lot of times it comes, um, very unexpectedly.
Um, so they have to make, um, a very quick decision.
Um, and sometimes it's not the most informed, um,
and those that can make it very difficult.
(Video cuts to a Two Men And A Truck operations manager sitting at his desk)
Being able to move, you're, you're moving your whole life, you want to be able to make sure
whoever you choose can do everything you need, whether that's, you know, getting rid of any items you don't want anymore,
whether they can move every item that you have, you know, some moving companies may not be able to move certain things.
So a lot of people wanna be sure they choose a moving company that, you know, they could fully trust.
(The title "Guaranteeing security with your movers" displays on the screen for a few moments)
(Video cuts back to the customer service representative)
A reputable Moving company is usually licensed, bonded, and insured.
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(Two Movers carry a couch into the back of the moving truck)
Um, which basically means we're, we're registered with the state or, um, that we're operating in as well as, um, if someone were to get hurt on the job, the homeowner is protected
by our license and bonding.
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Online reviews definitely have a, a very big effect on, you know, your, your business.
(Another employee using their computer)
So whenever I'm looking to go buy something online.
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I'm, I'm, you know, looking at the reviews first and seeing what, what other people have said about, you know, set product or company.
(Video cuts back to operations manager sitting at his desk)
So you definitely wanna be able to take care of people where you can.
So, you know, you have those overwhelming positive reviews.
(video then shows the title "know what your paying for")
(Video cuts back to the customer service representative)
Two Men And A Truck deposits um are usually pretty low, um in terms of the total move cost.
(One mover is setting up orange in the road behind the moving truck)
And then they, for the most part are refundable up until a certain point.
(video show a mover carrying a wheel chock)
Um And they're applied to the move total.
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They're not an additional fee.
(Video cuts to the title "Communication during the move process)
(Video cuts to the operations manager)
Communication is very important during the moving process.
(Customer service rep answering the phone)
Uh A lot of customers have, you know, they're always gonna have questions
that come across, you know, during the move.
(Video cuts to a moving truck driving in a parking lot)
And sometimes they're wondering if, you know, guys can take extra items and maybe the guys aren't quite sure.
So they'll be able to, you know, reach out to us and ask us if you don't have a good communication to start in the day, then things get kind of confusing.
(Video cuts to an interview of one of the movers)
Um for instance, for addresses and things like that or like even getting like carpet shield down for them just to make sure that their homes protected.
It's not um it's not a good thing to have them in the, in the dark about things.
It's good to be as open as you can with them and be as comfortable as you can with them just to kind of get them through the Day.
(Video ends with a call to action and the Two Men And A Truck logo and tagline "Movers Who Care")
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(Video cuts to the title of the video "What Movers Can't Move")
(Video cuts to the words "What Items Won't You Move From My Garage" and cartoon graphic of a small garage with stuff piling out of it)
(A narrator begins speaking)
My garage is jam packed with stuff.
Are there any items you can't move for me?
(Video cuts to a graphic of the word "NO" with different hazard symbols in the letters. Underneath the graphic are the words Flammable, Explosive, Corrosive.)
Regardless of the circumstances, we will not move any flammable explosive or corrosive items.
(Video cuts to a graphic of a green tractor)
If you want us to move your lawnmower, snow blower or other machines that run on gasoline,
(A Gas tank appears and the tractor flips upside down and drains gas into the gas tank)
please be sure to drain the tank prior to moving day.
(Video cuts to a graphic of a bag that says "super plant grow, make your plants growier, fertilizer on it")
There are a number of hazardous materials we can't move including fertilizer,
(A fire extinguisher appears of the fertilizer)
fire extinguishers,
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batteries,
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household cleaners
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and propane tanks.
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For a complete list of hazardous materials, we won't move, contact your local two men in a truck office.
My house is full of potted plants.
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How would the movers handle those?
(A series of animals move across the screen behind the cactus plant. Animal noises can be heard in the background)
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK doesn't transport any living things including plants and animals, depending on the weather.
Our trucks can get very hot or very cold inside.
There's also a lack of good air flow in the trucks.
Please be sure to make other arrangements for moving your pets and plants.
(The words "Will They Move My Food" appear on the screen)
I'm concerned my frozen food will thaw in your truck during the move.
What should I do?
(A variety of different cartoon food s appear on the screen)
For a variety of reasons Two men in a truck can't move perishable items including fresh refrigerated and frozen foods.
These items can rot spoil and smell in the truck.
Try to plan your meals to minimize the amount of food you have left.
(The words "Movers Can't Move Food" slow appear on the screen as the foods disappear one by one)
Come moving day, you will be responsible for transporting it or giving it away.
(Video cuts to the words "What personal items should I move" displaying on the screen)
What personal items should I plan to move myself?
(Video cuts to a graphic of cartoon jewelry, cash, and two stick figures with the words "take important items with you" at the above it)
We recommend cash, jewelry, photographs and important papers be taken with you as well as other items that may have strong
sentimental value.
(The RX symbol representing pharmacy appears on screen. Then a pill bottle appears on screen)
We also don't move prescription drugs because we don't want to pack anything on the truck that you may need in case of a life threatening illness.
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(Video cuts to a graphic of a pill bottle, first aid kit, toilet paper, and a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Moving Day Box)
If you have items that you can't live without, we recommend keeping them with you during the move.
(Video cuts to a series of words of the things movers cannot move including the words "Movers Will Not Move," "Hazardous Materials," "plants and animals," "perishable items," "prescription drugs," "money," "sentimental and important items," and the disclaimer at the bottom "For a complete list, please contact your Local Two Men And A Truck Office.")
These are just some examples of items that we don't allow on the moving trucks for a complete list.
Please contact your local two men in a truck office by planning ahead.
You can help avoid last minute problems making moving day less stressful.
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