Charity Storage & Michael’s Angel Paws at SSA 2024

Charity Storage, the official charity of the self storage industry and an official charity partner of the Self Storage Association (SSA), has announced that it had another successful Paws & Relax event at the SSA 2024 Fall Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Thanks to the event’s generous sponsors, Charity Storage and Michael’s Angel Paws engaged with self-storage professionals to raise awareness for the important causes they champion. Michael’s Angel Paws received $4,000 in unrestricted funds for the second consecutive year to support their dog training and therapy programs.  

Building upon last year’s success, this year’s Paws & Relax event offered self-storage professionals an opportunity to relax, unwind and recharge through complimentary pet therapy sessions, massages and a wellness area to rehydrate. This initiative not only gave attendees a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of this year’s conference but also offered attendees a chance to learn more about Michael’s Angel Paws and how this Nevada-based nonprofit supports individuals with various needs through the training of service dogs.

This year’s Paws & Relax event was proudly sponsored by the SSA, SmartStop Self Storage and Steel & Metal Systems. Their generous support made it possible for Charity Storage and Michael’s Angel Paws to not only offer a variety of wellness activities, but to also bring awareness to the important causes they support and the critical role attendees, operators and the local community play in driving their missions forward.

“We were thrilled to join the Paws & Relax event once again,” said Kristi Adams, Chief Marketing Officer at OpenTech Alliance and Board Chair at Charity Storage. “A heartfelt thanks to the sponsors who made this incredible event possible! This initiative gave attendees a moment to unwind while also discovering the meaningful causes our nonprofits stand for. Through our continued partnership with Michael’s Angel Paws, we’re proud to keep shining a light on the vital role of social responsibility and philanthropy within the self storage industry.”

“This year’s Paws & Relax event was a hit!” stated Mario Macaluso, Founder of Best Self Storage Insurance and Program Manager and Board Member at Charity Storage. “Every year, we see more and more engagement and enthusiasm from attendees and volunteers, which speaks to the Self Storage Association’s efforts to grow philanthropy in the industry. We would like to thank the SSA for bringing back Paws & Relax and investing in this event each year to make it both an educational and relaxing experience for attendees,” continued Macaluso. “Thank you to everyone who attended the SSA 2024 Fall Conference and stopped by the booth to learn more about Charity Storage and Michael’s Angel Paws. It truly was a wonderful event!”

To learn more about Michael’s Angel Paws and their incredible work, visit https://www.michaelsanglepaws.org. For more information on Charity Storage and how to get involved, visit https://charitystorage.org.