“Movers Who Care” Supports Family Struggling With Disability

Moving is never easy or inexpensive, but when a homeless family finally finds a home of their own, furniture of any kind can feel like a luxury that is outside their budget.

Recently, a homeless family came to Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services (GSH) struggling to find housing because the mother has a disability that has left her confined to a wheelchair. The family had been living in a motel with no idea when they might be able to find a place to live they could call their own.

Low-income households and individuals with disabilities face extra challenges when looking for housing that they can both afford and that is accessible. Just this month, GSH had a first-floor unit become available that they have now modified with a ramp to accommodate her wheelchair.

Unfortunately, living in a hotel for months meant this family had no furniture of their own, not even a bed to sleep on.

However, thanks to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, a local moving business, along with generous donors who offered up several rooms full of furniture, the family now can call the apartment a home.

The high quality furniture donated included:

• A loveseat
• Matching night stands
• Several bookshelves
• Dresser
• Bureau with matching mirror

Thanks to these generous donors, this family would get a fresh start without breaking their budget.

"TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is committed to giving back to our community," said Zach Killdall, General Manager of Two Men and a Truck – Northern VA/DC. "When GSH called and shared their client’s story, we didn't hesitate to help. We are proud members of the Mount Vernon community, which has a strong history of supporting families in need."

GSH welcomes inquiries from downsizing homeowners who may have rooms full of high-quality furniture to donate.

About Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services

Since 1974, GSH has been reducing homelessness and enabling self-sufficiency by providing permanent affordable housing, emergency financial services, budget counseling and case management to working-class families in Fairfax County. Earning numerous accolades for their work, GSH received the 2013 Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management, and was named one of the best nonprofits by the 2014-2015 Greater Washington Catalogue for Philanthropy.

For more information, please visit www.goodhousing.org.

About Two Men and a Truck

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the fastest-growing franchised moving company in the country and offers comprehensive home and business relocation and packing services. Our goal is to exceed customers expectations by customizing our moving services to specific needs. We move apartments, condominiums, homes, businesses, and everything in between – from very small to very large. Whether moving down the street, across the country, or to a new home or business building, we’re here to help with managing relocation stress.

For more information, please visit www.twomenalexandria.com.