VIDEO: Two Men and a Truck Brings Mother's Day to Moms in Need

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Though Mother’s Day is intended to be a joyous occasion for women across the country, thousands of moms will be overlooked on this special holiday because they are forced to live in shelters as a result of domestic abuse or homelessness. 

To ensure moms in crisis receive the love and appreciation they deserve this Mother’s Day, Two Men and a Truck of Troy is hosting its Movers for Moms collection drive to provide critical gifts to local women staying in community shelters this spring.

Heartbreaking statistics from the Domestic Violence Resource Center state that one in every four women has experienced violence in an intimate relationship, every day three women are killed by their partners, and 74 percent of Americans know a victim of domestic violence.  According to a national study from the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, approximately 25 percent of homeless women are homeless because of violence in the home.

This year, the Troy moving company and are collecting essential and comfort items for women staying at South Oakland Shelter (SOS). Items may be dropped off at the Troy Two Men and a Truck office located at 1250 Rankin Drive, Suite D.

Founded in 1985, SOS uses a unique rotating shelter model to serve displaced individuals and families in the local community.  Each week, SOS clients receive overnight shelter at a different partner congregation where they receive food, access to showers and laundry facilities, and most importantly, interaction with caring volunteers who are eager to help them regain stability in their lives. 

“The face of homelessness is constantly changing,” said Executive Director Ryan Hertz. “As Michigan citizen’s grapple with the most devastating recession in recent memory, more individuals and families are faced with the reality of losing their homes.

"Many do not fit the common stereotypes of the homeless – they are former automotive workers, teachers, and bankers and many have attained advanced degrees and higher education. Others are devoted parents facing times of hardship, looking for ways to make ends meet. Navigating the trauma of homelessness is especially difficult on our moms who are not only working to regain stability but also to maintain a sense of normalcy for their children. We are so thrilled to be a part of this program and be able to give our moms the extra assistance they need on Mother’s Day.”

This spring marks the fifth anniversary of Movers for Moms.  The program was started by the Two Men and a Truck Michigan franchises in 2008 and has expanded to 24 states and more than 80 franchises. Last year was the program’s most successful year-to-date, with more than 65,000 items collected – including more than 23,000 throughout Michigan – for donation to 50 shelters across 14 states.

This year, Two Men and a Truck is seeking to collect more than 100,000 items for moms in need across the country. This spring, WJR has graciously agreed to partner with the Movers for Moms program. Anyone interested in supporting local moms in need can visit www.twomenandatruck.com/moversformom to find the nearest participating Two Men and a Truck franchise. For more information, follow Movers for Moms on Facebook and Twitter.

Two Men and a Truck is the largest franchised moving company in North America. It includes more than 200 locations and more than 1,300 trucks on the road. Each location is independently owned and operated and also sells boxes and packing supplies. Locations complete both home and business moves as well as packing and unpacking services. For tips on packing, call your local Two Men and a Truck office or visit www.twomenandatruck.com.