PODS moving and storage company spreads holiday cheer to Florida families along the coast

(Daytona Beach Fla.) – Bob Eales, owner of four PODS moving and storage franchises located along Florida´s Atlantic coastline, knows that the holidays are hard for many families who are struggling in today´s difficult economy. A firm believer that local business should support the local community, Eales donates the use of PODS storage containers to dozens of non-profit organizations that provide aid to Florida children and families.

"Using our PODS to aid children and families in our local communities makes me feel like Santa," said Eales.

In Jacksonville, Fla., Eales´ PODS containers have been used as storage for toys, decorations and supplies for the Florida Baptist Children´s Home, the Ronald McDonald House and The Monique Burr Foundation for Children´s annual Jingle Bells Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament.

In Daytona Beach, PODS are utilized to store Toys for Tots donations, household items collected and distributed to the needy by the Calvary Outreach Program and as holiday gift collection receptacles for Flagler Volunteer Services.

Further south, in Melbourne and Port St. Lucie, Eales donates PODS containers to Toys for Tots, the Treasure Coast FOOD Bank, radio station WA1A´s Toys for Kids toy drive as well as to numerous schools, churches and youth organizations.

About Ultimate Storage, dba PODS

Opened in 2000, Ultimate Storage, dba PODS, is the leading provider of moving and storage services to individuals and businesses on Florida´s East Coast. President, Bob Eales, owns four PODS franchises located in Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Melbourne and Port St. Lucie.

In ten years, Eales´ PODS organization has grown from 17,000-square-feet of warehouse space to over 154,000-square-feet. Working with a dedicated team of managers and staff, Eales´ PODS franchises now serve a large section of eastern Florida that covers over 10,000 square miles.

A leading corporate citizen, Ultimate Storage supports the local community with donations of PODS containers to charitable organizations and community events throughout the year.

Founded in 1998, PODS Enterprises, Inc. currently provides moving and storage services to more than 245 million consumers in 48 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom through its company-owned and independent franchise network. To date, the PODS network has completed more than 300,000 long-distance relocations, exceeded 1 million deliveries and has more than 140,000 PODS® containers in service.

PODS® secure containers are constructed of a steel frame and are available in three sizes: approximately 8-by-7-by-7 feet, 8-by-8-by-12 feet and 8-by-8-by-16 feet. The 12- foot and 16-foot containers have been tested to withstand winds of more than 110-mph when partially loaded.

PODS containers are made of a steel frame with specially designed, aluminum skin panels. The top is a translucent durable polymer material that allows ambient light to pass through and illuminate the inside of the container. Plus, there is a light-weight steel roll up door. PODS containers are weather-resistant. The construction has been designed to withstand 110 mph winds when partially filled.

Information: PODS.com, call (800) 776-7637 or contact a local office directly.

Ultimate Storage, dba PODS, Locations:

PODS Greater Daytona Beach Area Storage Center, 1590 Jimmy Ann Drive, 386-274-2378

PODS Greater Jacksonville Area Storage Center, 8498 Mallory Road, 904-378-8485.

PODS Greater Melbourne Area Storage Center, 3101 Skyway Circle, 321-751-8884.

PODS Greater Port St Lucie Area Storage Center, 601 Mercantile Place, NW, 772-408-4732

Tina Vervoorn

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