Dedicated to our Durham/Chapel Hill Communities

Through our MOVERS FOR MOMS® campaign, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is committed to supporting women and families in need across the Triangle. In partnership with InterAct of Wake County, and Dress for Success Triangle, we help provide critical resources to individuals who are forced to leave their homes due to domestic abuse.

With the help of local businesses like Triangle area Dairy Queen locations, Christina Valkanoff Realty Group, and Kendra Scott at Southpoint Mall in Durham, our annual donation drives bring the community together to make a real difference. Year after year, this collective effort results in thousands of donated items that directly support those rebuilding their lives.

September & October 2026 | Durham, NC

It’s time to Move for the Mutts! 🐾

Every fall, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Durham partners with the Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS of Durham) to raise awareness, money, and much-needed supplies for Durham County’s only animal shelter.

For the past several years, the Durham community has shown up in a big way—helping us raise more than $28,000 for APS through Movers for Mutts. In 2026, we’re setting our sights even higher: our goal is to break the record and make this our biggest Movers for Mutts campaign yet!

Throughout September and October, we’ll be hosting and participating in events across Durham, collecting donations, and working with local businesses to give our community plenty of opportunities to support animals in need.

Come out. Get involved. Have some fun. And help us Move for the Mutts!

Movers for Mutts 2026 Events in Durham

We’re bringing Movers for Mutts to the Durham community with events, fundraisers, donation drives, and opportunities to support the Animal Protection Society of Durham.

Movers for Mutts Kickoff Tailgate

Duke vs. Tulane Football | September 5, 2026 | Durham, NC

We’re kicking off Movers for Mutts in true Durham fashion—with a tailgate!

Join TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Durham before the Duke vs. Tulane football game as we officially launch our 2026 campaign benefiting APS of Durham.

Stop by, meet fellow animal lovers, learn more about the campaign, and help us get Movers for Mutts off to a strong start

Duke vs. Carolina Football Tailgate

Duke vs. UNC | October 17, 2026 | Durham, NC

It wouldn’t be fall in Durham without the Duke-Carolina rivalry—and we’re bringing Movers for Mutts along for the ride!

Join us for another Movers for Mutts tailgate before the Duke vs. UNC football game on October 17.

Come say hello, grab some fun, learn how you can support APS, and help us raise awareness and funds for Durham animals.

More Durham Animal-Friendly Events Coming Soon

The calendar doesn’t stop there!

We’re working with local Durham businesses and organizations to create additional opportunities to support the Animal Protection Society of Durham throughout September and October.

We’re looking for fun, creative ways to bring people together while helping animals in our community. Additional events may include:

• Dog-friendly gatherings
• Opportunities to meet adoptable dogs
• Community fundraisers
• Donation drives for much-needed animal shelter supplies
• Events at local Durham businesses
• Other ways to support APS and local animal welfare

New events and participating businesses will be added as they are confirmed.

Be sure to follow TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Durham and APS of Durham on social media so you don’t miss an event!

Win Duke vs. UNC Basketball Tickets at Cameron Indoor Stadium

Want a chance to experience one of college basketball’s greatest rivalries in one of its most iconic venues?

For Movers for Mutts 2026, we’re giving away four coveted Duke vs. Carolina basketball tickets inside Cameron Indoor Stadium!

Two winners will each receive two tickets to the Duke vs. UNC basketball game.

And there are only 400 raffle tickets available.

How to Enter

For every $50 donated to the Animal Protection Society of Durham, you’ll receive one raffle entry. 

🐾 $50 donation = 1 raffle ticket
🐾 $100 donation = 2 raffle tickets
🐾 $250 donation = 5 raffle tickets
🐾 $500 donation = 10 raffle tickets

Donations and raffle entries will be accepted through October 31, 2026.

The two winners will be selected during the first week of November 2026.

Ready to Support APS?

Make your donation and enter the raffle today.

[DONATE TO APS & ENTER THE RAFFLE]

Only 400 raffle tickets will be issued. See official raffle rules for complete details.

Ways to Support Movers for Mutts

You don’t have to attend an event to make a difference.

There are plenty of ways to help the Animal Protection Society of Durham during Movers for Mutts:

Make a Donation

Every donation helps APS provide care, shelter, medical treatment, food, and other essential services to animals in need throughout Durham County.

[DONATE TO APS]

Donate Needed Supplies

We’ll be collecting much-needed items for the shelter throughout the campaign. Watch for participating donation locations and our current APS wish list.

Attend a Movers for Mutts Event

Bring your friends, family, and fellow animal lovers to one of our events. Supporting APS can be as simple as showing up, having fun, and spreading the word.

Spread the Word

Share our Movers for Mutts posts. Tag your friends. Follow the campaign. Tell your coworkers and neighbors.

The more people who know about APS and the animals it serves, the greater the impact we can make together.

Durham Businesses: Move for the Mutts With Us!

Are you a Durham-area business that wants to support local animals? We want you on the Movers for Mutts team!

We’re looking for local businesses and organizations interested in helping us raise awareness and funds for the Animal Protection Society of Durham.

There are lots of ways to participate.

Your business could:

• Host a Movers for Mutts fundraising event
• Become a donation collection location
• Organize a supply drive
• Donate a product, service, or experience
• Sponsor an event
• Create a special promotion benefiting APS
• Help spread the word about Movers for Mutts
• Come up with your own creative way to support local animals

You don’t have to be a pet business to participate. We’re looking for businesses throughout the Durham community that want to make a difference.

Want to Get Involved?

Contact the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Durham team to talk about becoming a Movers for Mutts partner.

Together, we can make a bigger impact for the animals who need our community most.

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About the Animal Protection Society of Durham

The Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS of Durham) is Durham County’s only animal shelter and plays an important role in caring for animals in our community.

Through sheltering, adoption, animal care, community programs, and other services, APS works to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them.

Movers for Mutts gives our team and our community an opportunity to help support that important work.

Learn more about APS of Durham and the animals waiting for their forever homes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Movers for Mutts

What is Movers for Mutts?

Movers for Mutts is an annual fall fundraising and awareness campaign hosted by TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Durham to benefit the Animal Protection Society of Durham.

Throughout September and October, we host community events, collect donations, and encourage the Durham community to support local animals.

When is Movers for Mutts 2026?

The 2026 Movers for Mutts campaign runs throughout September and October 2026, with events and donation opportunities taking place across Durham.

How can I support the Durham animal shelter?

You can support the Animal Protection Society of Durham by making a donation, donating needed supplies, attending Movers for Mutts events, adopting or fostering when you're able, volunteering with APS, or simply spreading the word about the animals and services provided by the shelter.

How do I enter the Duke vs. UNC basketball ticket raffle?

Make a $50 donation to APS of Durham through the Movers for Mutts fundraising campaign to receive one raffle entry. Every additional $50 donation earns another entry, up to the available 400 raffle tickets.

When will the Duke vs. UNC basketball raffle winners be announced?

The two winners will be selected during the first week of November 2026. Each winner will receive two tickets to the Duke vs. UNC basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

How can my Durham business participate in Movers for Mutts?

Local businesses can participate by hosting events, serving as donation locations, organizing supply drives, donating products or services, sponsoring the campaign, or developing another creative way to support APS.

Contact TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Durham to discuss becoming a Movers for Mutts partner.

Let’s Break the Record in 2026!

More than $28,000 was raised for APS through Movers for Mutts in 2025.

Now we want to go further.

More awareness.
More donations.
More supplies.
More community involvement.
And, most importantly, more support for the animals who depend on APS.

Whether you donate $50, attend a tailgate, drop off a bag of supplies, bring your dog to an event, share a social media post, or bring your business into the campaign—you can help.

Let’s make Movers for Mutts 2026 the biggest one yet.

Move for the Mutts. Support APS. Make a Difference.

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Our entire Durham-Chapel Hill moving family is proud to partner with PORCH-Durham, a local nonprofit dedicated to eliminating hunger across the Triangle. Through neighborhood-based food collection programs and community outreach, PORCH works to ensure families have consistent access to nutritious food.

At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, giving back is part of how we move people forward. This partnership allows our team to go beyond moving services and make a tangible impact right here at home. From supporting food drives to raising awareness, we are committed to helping PORCH serve our neighbors in need.

We invite our customers, partners, and community members to join us. Whether it’s donating, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, every effort helps strengthen the fight against hunger in the RDU area.

At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® of Raleigh-Durham, moving people is what we do, but showing up for this community is who we are.

One of our proudest moments came when we were invited to partner with Cheeriodicals to bring Get Well Soon gift boxes to children currently hospitalized. Cheeriodicals specializes in creating personalized, memorable gifts designed to bring genuine cheer to people who need it most, and being part of that program, walking those boxes into that hospital, is something our team won't forget.

We felt truly honored to be included. And it's exactly the kind of partnership that reminds us why we do what we do.

Initiatives like this are part of what separates TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® of Raleigh-Durham from other movers in the Triangle. We're more than just a moving company. We're a team of people who live here, work here, and care about what happens here — and we're always looking for the next opportunity to put our trucks and our crew to work for something bigger than the next job on the schedule.

If your organization has an upcoming event, drive, or initiative where in-kind support could make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Cheeriodicals works with a variety of organizations and hospitals, including LabCorp, Captrust Community Foundation, UNC Children's Hospital, and more.

Our RDU team is proud to participate in the International Franchise Association Franchise Action Network, an initiative focused on supporting franchise and small business owners across the country. Through this program, we stay engaged in conversations that impact the future of local businesses and the communities they serve.

The Franchise Action Network provides an opportunity to connect directly with elected officials, share real-world insights, and advocate for policies that help small businesses grow and succeed.

Our Durham-Chapel Hill team has previously partnered with The Monet Richardson Community Foundation to support their mission of expanding educational opportunities across the Triangle and Triad. Their work provides valuable resources to students, families, and educators, helping create pathways for growth and success.

We value the impact of organizations like this in our community and remain supportive of initiatives that strengthen access to education.

At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, giving back is part of who we are. Through our MOVERS FOR MUTTS® program, our Durham-Chapel Hill team has proudly supported animal rescue efforts alongside groups like St. Thomas Humane Society and Saving Grace.

These partnerships have helped provide care, transport, and second chances for pets in need. While the specific initiatives may change over time, our dedication to supporting animal welfare and local rescue organizations continues to be a priority for our team.

Our entire Durham-Chapel Hill moving family is really excited to work with the St Thomas Humane Society as well as a Wake Forest-based non-profit animal adoption agency, Saving Grace, on the Pets With Wings project. The initiative to designed to help dogs and cats who lost their homes due to Hurricane Irma last September. Giving Back is one of the reasons that TWO MEN AND A TRUCK as a brand is truly helping move, not only the greater Triangle community, but the entire country forward by participating in worthy causes like this one. Plus, our entire move team is super excited that we get to play with lots of puppies and kittens!  What could be better than that?