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\n<\/p>\n

\n

There are partnerships,
\nand there are PARTNERSHIPS.<\/span><\/p>\n

And CubeSmart\"\u00ae\ufe0f\"<\/span>\u00ae<\/span> in Shirlington, VA + Kindness Activist = a
\nPARTNERSHIP.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/div>\n

From the first contact
\nback in Autumn 2021, <\/span>CubeSmart\"\u00ae\ufe0f\"<\/span><\/span>\u00ae<\/span><\/a> has been gracious and supportive of Kindness
\nActivist, a grassroots South Arlington, Virginia based non-profit organization.\u00a0 <\/span>And the tremendous response from the
\nnationwide storage company is fitting, really.<\/span><\/p>\n

You see, Kindness
\nActivist\u2019s sole purpose is to SPREAD KINDNESS.\u00a0
\n<\/span>They spread kindness, then share the stories about it.\u00a0 <\/span>The belief is that by talking openly about
\nkindness, \u201ckindness ripples\u201d are spread, each ripple inspiring readers to go
\nout into the world and be kind.<\/span><\/p>\n

But Kindness Activist is
\nusually on the giving<\/i> end of kindness.\u00a0
\n<\/span>So, when CubeSmart\"\u00ae\ufe0f\"<\/span><\/span>\u00ae<\/span> was generous enough to donate a <\/span>storage unit<\/span><\/a>,
\nwell, that was amazing<\/b>!\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The organization\u2019s main
\nsource of income is the annual \u201cKindness Fundraising Yard Sale\u201d, a huge event
\nthat many in the community look forward to.\u00a0
\n<\/span>How it works:\u00a0 <\/span>neighbors donate
\nitems, and anything and everything shows up: tools, puzzles, toys, children\u2019s books,
\nclothing, shoes, kitchen equipment of all types, linens, arts and craft
\nsupplies, sporting goods \u2013 you name it!\u00a0 <\/span>Shoppers
\nfind treasures at the Kindness Fundraiser Yard Sale!!<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/div>\n

Then, on the sale scheduled
\ndays, shoppers descend.\u00a0 <\/span>People from all
\naround the community \u2013 speaking many languages, of all ages and all abilities \u2013
\ncome to shop!\u00a0 <\/span>Only, at this sale,
\nshoppers are not here to score a bargain.\u00a0
\n<\/span>They are here to donate however much they decide to support kindness<\/i>.\u00a0 <\/span>Because the money that they give for items
\nall goes to the organization and is then used to spread kindness<\/i> in the
\nworld.<\/span><\/p>\n

But you see, the problem
\nalways lies between the COLLECTION DATES and the SALE DATES\u2026\u00a0 <\/span>Susan Thompson-Gaines, the founder of
\nKindness Activist, resides in South Arlington, Virginia.\u00a0 <\/span>Over the years the sales got bigger, and her
\nporch and basement got fuller\u2026\u00a0 <\/span>I mean, there
\nare only so many boxes that can be stored in a residential home and on a porch\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

So, a volunteer reached
\nout to CubeSmart\"\u00ae\ufe0f\"<\/span><\/span>\u00ae<\/span> to see if they could help out.<\/span><\/p>\n

And help out they
\ndid!!\u00a0 <\/span>Once they heard about the mission,
\nCubeSmart<\/span>\u00ae<\/span> was
\n100% on-board.\u00a0 <\/span>They donated the use of a
\nstorage unit for Kindness Activist, and when that one was full, a month before
\nthe next scheduled fundraiser, they donated a 2nd<\/sup> unit!<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/div>\n

And let\u2019s be clear here \u2013
\nthose storage units have been life savers to Kindness Activist.\u00a0 <\/span>Instead of collecting donations in the week
\nbefore the sales as had to be the case prior to CubeSmart\u2019s offering, neighbors
\ncan now donate year-round.\u00a0 <\/span>This allows
\ntwo things to happen:\u00a0 <\/span>more money flows
\ninto the organization with the yard sales, and more kindness is able to be
\nspread<\/u>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thompson-Gaines can\u2019t say
\nenough good things about CubeSmart\u2019s storage facility.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cIt is great!\u00a0
\n<\/span>It\u2019s clean, safe, and welcoming.\u00a0
\n<\/span>The staff are incredible and supportive.\u00a0
\n<\/span>CubeSmart<\/span>\u00ae <\/span>has
\nmade a huge difference to Kindness Activist, and we are grateful!\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/div>\n

If you ever want to see a
\nperfectly packed storage unit, just ask Susan.\u00a0
\n<\/span>Volunteers sorted and boxed donations, then applied their master
\n\u201cTetris\u201d skills to fill the storage unit. \u00a0<\/span>\u201cYou might be able to fit a couple of pieces
\nof paper in there between the boxes, but that would be all,\u201d Thompson-Gaines
\nsays with a smile.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cBut just wait until
\nSeptember when the next Kindness Fundraiser Yard Sale happens!\u00a0 <\/span>Those boxes are full of amazing items, items
\nshoppers will be excited to find.\u00a0 <\/span>Thank
\nyou, CubeSmart<\/span>\u00ae<\/span>. \u00a0<\/span>Your partnership has allowed Kindness Activist
\nto flourish.\u00a0 <\/span>I refer customers to you
\nall the time, because I know you will treat them well and their things will be
\nstored with peace of mind.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/div>\n

To learn more about
\nKindness Activist, check out the website at <\/span>www.TheKindnessActivist.org<\/span><\/a> and follow us on Facebook (Kindness Activist).<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/div>\n


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