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Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. Sponsors Full Moon Margarita Madness
Margarita’s Restaurant in WalthamSaturday, June 26
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Every month at Margaritas Restaurant, on the night of the full moon, a really big party is thrown and crazy things happen. Throughout the evening the lounge is piled high with giveaways, contests, flavorful specials, and lots of fun and excitement. You could win anything and everything—t-shirts, gift certificates, ski passes, skydiving and rafting trips, snowboards, and more! You have to see it to believe it! Even better, 5% of the evening's gross lounge sales are donated to a local charity. This quarter, Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. of Arlington, MA will sponsor this event with proceeds benefiting “Our Place” a day care program run by the Salvation Army of Cambridge and Kid’s F.e.a.s.t., a free after school drop in program run by the Salvation Army of Waltham. Help support this great cause by joining Big Foot Moving & Storage on June 26th for the next Full Moon Margarita Madness and see what all the excitement is about! Special appearance by the Dark Knight during Kid’s Moon Madness, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
About "Our Place"
"Our Place" Child Care Program for Homeless Children: "Our Place", is a licensed child care provider, offering free child care for children age 3 months to 7 years, whose families are living in local homeless shelters (including both family shelters and shelters for families victimized by domestic violence). Child care services are furnished from 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM. Children in the child care program participate in structured activities, and receive free snacks and lunch. Children in need of medical care may be seen at an on-site health clinic.
About KID'S F.E.A.S.T.
Offered Monday - Thursday from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. For children in Grades 1-8.
Kid's F.E.A.S.T. is a free after-school drop-in program which seeks to address deficiencies in the support system of under-privileged children in a safe, structured, nurturing environment. It is a feeding program with numerous components: (Food, Education, Activities, Spiritual, Teaching), all of which strengthens their social skills. We offer different electives such as music, arts and age appropriate clubs. Attendance averages 50 children per day.
Making the Most of March Madness
Arlington, MA - March 27, 2010 Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc., a full service moving and storage company based in metro Boston, recently took part in BioBall on March 27, 2010. BioBall is a basketball tournament involving 16 local biotech and pharmaceutical companies and 16 Special Olympics basketball teams. The participating companies organize basketballs teams that are paired with local Special Olympics teams to form an integrated team. The 16 combined teams are divided in to two divisions and compete in both individual and 5-5 competition. A championship game determines the winner of BioBall at the end of the day.
The event is sponsored by all providers that support the local biotech community. All of the proceeds benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts. Teams included Archemix, Alnylam, CombinatoRx, Infinity, Genzyme, Momenta, Novartis, PAREXEL, Sepracor, and others. Big Foot donated its services to assist in the set-up and break-down of this dynamic event. “Big Foot has been actively involved in previous Special Olympics events and wouldn’t miss a chance to support such a great cause on the courts,” commented Mike Bavuso, President & CEO of Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc.
Total Donations as of the end of March: $84,970 Since BioBall began 5 years ago, the event has raised over $310,000 for basketball programs and activities at Special Olympics Massachusetts!
Local Effort, Global Impact: Boston area residents and businesses organize donations for Haiti
Arlington, MA - February 25, 2010 When Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. learned of the humanitarian efforts taking place at a familiar apartment complex in Cambridge, it was inevitable that they get involved. Residents and staff of Third Square Apartments, Church Corner Apartments, and West End Apartments collected 1.5 tons of donations ranging from clothing, toiletries, school and medical supplies, and other necessities to be sent to Haiti with a local nonprofit organization, What’s Mine is Yours, (www.haitimineisyours.org). Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. donated many boxes and packing supplies to organize and ship the incredible amount of donations. Casimir Deronette, a Haiti native and the Concierge Service Manager at Third Square Apartments, spearheaded the effort and traveled with 14 other volunteers from What’s Mine is Yours to Haiti on February 25, 2010 to help restore communities devastated by the earthquake. “As a moving & storage company, we are constantly in and out of local apartment complexes and we are fortunate to build relationships with the staff. When we heard of Casimir’s plan, we definitely wanted to do whatever we could to help,” commented Big Foot operations manager, Nick Bavuso.
Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Arlington, MA - December 29, 2009 Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious 2009 Angie’s List Super Service Award!
The Super Service Award, now celebrating its 11th year, is reserved for companies who have achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie's List – the nation’s leading provider of consumer ratings on local service companies – throughout the past year. Fewer than 5 percent of the companies on Angie's List meet the eligibility requirements to be considered for the award.
“Our Super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to providing the best customer service,” said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List.
Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. is a full service moving and storage company based in metro Boston, providing local and long distance services for both residential and commercial customers. President & CEO, Mike Bavuso, expressed his gratitude for this award, “We aim to provide exceptional customer service so it is an honor to be recognized with Angie’s List Super Service Award because it is based on true feedback from the consumer. We understand the stress involved in moving and we do our best to build relationships with our clients. It’s a privilege to be a part of the Angie’s List community.”
Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have maintained a total and overall grade of "A;" have received a minimum number of reports; are NOT in the Angie's List "Penalty Box” and do NOT have an unsatisfactory rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List, but members can find the 2009 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.
Angie’s List is where thousands of consumers share their ratings and reviews on local contractors and companies in more than 500 different categories. Currently, more than 1 million consumers across the U.S. rely on Angie’s List to help them find the right contractor or company for the job they need done. Members have unlimited access to the list via Internet or phone; receive the award-winning Angie’s List magazine, which includes articles on home improvement and maintenance, consumer trends and scam alerts; and they can utilize the Angie’s List complaint resolution service. Get more information about Angie’s List at http://www.angieslist.com View the latest Angie's List News Releases in our Press Center and read Angie’s blog at http://www.angiehicksblog.com.
Finding Creative Ways to Donate Through a Recession
Arlington, MA - November 17, 2009 - In these lean times, many businesses approach charitable contributions with caution. Others, like Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. of Arlington, MA use creativity to support local non-profit organizations.
As an active member of the Metrowest Chamber of Commerce, Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. uncovered an opportunity to help several organizations that rely heavily on donations. Recently, the Kitchen Center of Framingham redesigned and expanded their showroom, donating many kitchen cabinets and countertops to local non-profits for silent auctions and fundraising activities. Mike Bavuso, President of Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc., realized there was a need for the transport of these items and decided to get involved.
In partnership with Dave Bartlett, President of the Kitchen Center and a fellow Metrowest Chamber member, the following nonprofit groups were assisted;
- Programs For People, Inc., a treatment and rehabilitation center for adults with mental illness in Framingham, Mass.
- The Learning Center for the Deaf, a day and resident school for the hearing impaired, headquartered in Framingham, Mass.
- Voices Against Violence, an agency in Framingham, Mass. that provides services to MetroWest victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.
- Why Me, Inc., an organization in Worcester, Mass. that provides support to New England families dealing with childhood cancer
“When we are forced to rein in spending in tough economic times, non-profit organizations are affected. It’s not always about donating money though,” commented Mike Bavuso. “The services you provide, when networked creatively, can be the charitable contribution and simply make a difference.”
About Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc.
Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. provides top-quality moving and storage services for both residential and commercial customers. We offer services such as packing and unpacking, short and long term storage, box pick up and delivery, employee relocations, senior move management, antique receivership and manufacturer distribution. There are many Massachusetts movers, but there’s a reason why people continually choose Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. Our goal is to reduce the stress involved in moving and make every customer a life-long customer. For more information, please visit www.bigfootmoving.com
