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College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving ® Helps Community
Local Franchise Provides No-Cost Moves to Victims of Domestic Violence
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving BucksMont (CHHJMBM) has made a commitment of time and “HUNK-power” to assist victims of domestic violence in the communities it serves, by offering no-cost moves and junk hauling services in their time of need. In a partnership with A Woman’s Place (AWP), a domestic violence shelter headquartered in Doylestown, Pa., the company recently assisted one of the organization’s clients with their relocation. CHHJMBM’s efforts are part of a nationwide initiative started by the company’s founders and spreading across the country in communities CHHJMBM franchises serve.
Marianne Lynch, Executive Director, A Woman’s Place, expressed her gratitude for the services CHHJMBM recently donated. “AWP is grateful for our partnership with College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving. For survivors of domestic violence, starting a new life can seem overwhelming, especially when you’ve had to leave so much behind. Having some familiar items, such as a kitchen table and a couch can provide some sense of normalcy and stability. While moving may seem like a simple thing, the act of kindness provided by College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving BucksMont of conducting this move at no cost to AWP for our client will help this survivor begin her road to flourishing.”
In order for a no-cost move to take place, a person in need should first contact a certified domestic violence shelter. Once the qualifications for the move are met, the shelter can contact College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving BucksMont at 215-327-1946 for assistance. Those needing assistance outside of the BucksMont service area can contact NationalAccounts@CHHJ.com. The nearest CHHJ franchise location will then help the individual/family move to a safer location. Also, if necessary, the shelter can coordinate moving efforts with law enforcement so that both the victim and the College HUNKS team are supported and safe during the move.
“Since the COVID -19 pandemic started, we’ve been fortunate that our business remained essential and open,” said Cos Losco, co-owner of CHHJMBM. “Because business was slower, we had the truck resources and time to help give back to those in need. We’ve transported and delivered cases of food and my wife worked with another local business to help find and coordinate deliveries for organizations in need of food donations.” Losco added, “the company’s nationwide initiative to provide no cost moves for women in domestic abuse situations was something we absolutely wanted to participate in. These are difficult times for many and being able to help someone out of an abusive situation and into a safe environment gives us great satisfaction. We plan to continue this no cost move service for those who qualify and to expand our relationships with any shelter that we work with.”
In addition to providing no-cost moves and junk hauling, many College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® franchisees are using their trucks to deliver COVID-19 testing and medical supplies to healthcare facilities. The company also supports efforts to end childhood hunger with its partnership with Feeding Children Everywhere (https://www.feedingchildreneverywhere.com), by providing a donation of two meals for every completed job.
NOTE: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are ways to get help. In Bucks and Montgomery Counties you can contact 1-800-220-8116. Outside of BucksMont, you can contact the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or https://www.thehotline.org.
About College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving BucksMont
College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving BucksMont is one of over 130 College HUNKS franchise locations nationwide, providing full-service tech-enabled residential and commercial moving, junk removal, donation pickups and labor services. The BucksMont location is owned by Cos and Mary Anne Losco, who drew on their years of business and management experience in the corporate world when they opened their own business in April, 2015.
Starting with one junk truck, they have steadily grown to 13 vehicles in their junk removal and moving fleet, and continue to grow. HUNKS, which stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service, is a socially conscious, values-based organization. Cos and Mary Anne strongly align with the world-class company culture and strive to emulate that within their business. Listen, Fulfill, Delight the Customer is one of their core values and they’ve won numerous internal and external awards for their level of customer service. Their warehouse is located in Hatfield, PA and they service all of Bucks County and many zip codes in Montgomery County. For more information visit https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com.
About College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving
College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® was originally founded by two college buddies with a beat-up cargo van and now has 100 franchises providing full-service tech-enabled residential and commercial moving, junk removal, donation pickups, and labor services in the United States, as well as Canada. HUNKS, which stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service, is a socially conscious, values-based organization, and has a national partnership with Feeding Children Everywhere, which strives to end childhood hunger. For every service the HUNKS complete, two nutritious meals are donated to a family or child in need, and within 3 years of this partnership, donations have exceeded one-million meals. Today, the company strives to become recognized as an iconic brand, renowned for its world-class company culture and service, while also providing viable employment and franchise opportunity to pursue personal and professional fulfillment.