At BigSteelBox, we’ve defined our company’s purpose as: “Caring for people beyond their expectations – one relationship at a time.” And, while this statement definitely applies to each and every one of our moving and storage customers, we also feel it should extend into the communities we serve, beyond our everyday customer service.

We spent a significant amount of time looking for a charitable organization that aligned with our purpose and values.

It needed to be a cause we could tangibly support with donations of our products and services, but we also wanted to provide opportunities for our staff to volunteer and get involved. And most importantly, we wanted to be able to demonstrate our commitment, love and appreciation for the people who live in our communities by giving our time and building new relationships. We found this fit with Habitat for Humanity Canada.

Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national charity that includes local Habitat organizations working in every province and the North.

Through innovative home construction, repair, and financing, skills training and advocacy, Habitat brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Habitat for Humanity Canada is a member of Habitat for Humanity International, a leading global non-profit working in more than 60 countries.

Through its unique Affordable Homeownership program, eligible families living with low-to-moderate income purchase a home at fair market value with no down payment and a geared-to-income mortgage. Families gain the opportunity to own a safe, affordable home that meets their needs.

Through our national partnership, BigSteelBox donates $10,000 each to five local Habitat organizations. In addition, BigSteelBoxes will be donated to keep building supplies, equipment, and materials secure on Habitat construction sites across Canada. We also provide storage containers to local Habitat Restores — Habitat’s national social enterprise retailer — to keep donated items safe.

“Partnerships are at the heart of what we do,” says Pedro Barata, President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada. “Through the generosity of partners like BigSteelBox, local Habitat organizations across the country have the resources they need to run ReStores that fund our operations, build quality homes, and work alongside more families to gain the transformative benefits of becoming a homeowner.”

The BigSteelBox team is very proud to support Habitat Canada’s mission initiative to build a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home.