As the holiday season approaches, three businesses in Montreal have joined forces to make a difference in the lives of Montrealers facing hardships. Montreal Mini-Storage, Crown Movers, and Café Olimpico have launched two heartfelt initiatives: a furniture drive for the Welcome Collective and a toy drive for The Montreal Children’s Hospital.
From now until Dec. 23, 2024, Montrealers are encouraged to donate lightly used furniture at the Holiday Giving Locker located at Montreal Mini-Storage’s Ville Saint-Laurent branch (700 rue Hodge, Ville Saint-Laurent). Crown Movers has generously pledged to assist with the collection and transportation of these donations.
On Dec. 24, the donated furniture will be delivered to the Welcome Collective, a Montreal-based organization dedicated to supporting refugee claimants as they begin rebuilding their lives in the city. The donations will support their Essential Goods Program to ensure all newcomers have the tools and furnishings they need to make their new homes feel safe and welcoming.
In addition, the trio is holding a toy drive to bring smiles to seriously ill children undergoing treatment at The Montreal Children’s Hospital. New toy donations can be dropped off at Café Olimpico’s Westmount location and at Montreal Mini-Storage’s Lasalle and Hodge sites until Dec. 18, 2024. Alternatively, and due to the postal strike, donors are encouraged to make any monetary gifts online or to call the office of The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation at (514) 934-4846 or toll free at (866) 934-4846.
To thank the community for their generosity, Montreal Mini-Storage, Crown Movers, and Café Olimpico are offering exclusive gift cards to all donors in exchange for their toy and furniture donations. Additionally, each organization has pledged a $1,000 cash donation to the Welcome Collective and The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, encouraging other local businesses to join in the spirit of giving.
“We’re delighted to support our neighbours and make the holiday season a little brighter for those who need it most,” said Simon Berman, co-founder and CEO of Montreal Mini-Storage. “By partnering with Crown Movers and Café Olimpico, we’re combining efforts to make a meaningful impact while also spotlighting the incredible work of the Welcome Collective and The Montreal Children’s Hospital.”
Since 2004, Entreposage Montreal Mini-Storage has taken pride in providing space for your stuff. The company owns and operates more than 10,000 self-storage units at more than 20 conveniently located facilities in Quebec and is the province's largest self-storage brand trusted by over 60,000 satisfied customers. Entreposage Montréal Mini-Storage is a subsidiary of Avenir Properties, a Canadian real-estate group focused on developing and managing impactful industrial and commercial projects.
The Welcome Collective is a Montreal-based organization dedicated to helping refugee claimants during their initial settlement period. By mobilizing the local community, the organization provides essential household items, including furniture, to help refugee families transition into their new homes with dignity and hope.
The Montreal Children’s Hospital provides exceptional pediatric care, serving young patients and their families and expectant moms with at-risk pregnancies with compassion and innovation. Donations to the hospital directly support initiatives that enhance the care and comfort of children facing medical challenges.