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Giving Back

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Here in Papillion I am running an awesome special to help give back to the community. The Food Bank is running low on supplies and with the holidays coming up I believe it is very important to give back to those in need. Right now if you come in to sign a new lease and bring 10 dry food items, I will remove the $10 processing fee. If you bring 15 or more, I will remove the processing fee and take half off of your 2nd months rent! We are trying to replenish the food bank so every little bit helps. If you are not interested in renting a unit and would still like to help you can drop your items off at :
921 Cedardale Rd. in Papillion.

Most-Needed Food Items:
Peanut butter
Macaroni and cheese
Canned tuna and chicken
Cereal
Pancake mix
Canned fruit and vegetables
Pork and beans
Pasta and sauce
Boxed meals

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”
― Winston Churchill

For more information or other locations to drop off your donations please check out the food banks website at www.omahafoodbank.org/

Oversizing

In the years that I have been operating storage facilities there remains one consistency…..people always think they need a bigger size storage unit than what is actually needed.

Before using storage, it is a good idea to think things through, and decide what you would like your storage unit to do for you. For example: if you are going to be leaving your belongings stored away while out of town or just not using them, then you want to get the smallest possible unit, and pack everything tightly. If you have decided that using a storage unit will be part of your new lifestyle either from not having enough room, or moving from a large house into an apartment or condo, you may want to get a storage unit 35% bigger than what you had expected just to allow yourself the room inside to make seasonal changes, or to locate stored items much easier. Whatever the end result is for you, either bigger or smaller, you will enjoy your storage experience much more if you think these things through, and work with your property manager to make the right decision.

I would really enjoy getting some feedback from you readers out there, concerning my blog. Those of you who take the time to write a comment will receive 1/2 off of their application fee when leasing a unit from me. Hope to hear from you!

Tom

Fall is Upon Us

There are always times when you do not have enough space in your home, garage or office to store your items such as Christmas decorations, lawn furniture, yard equipment and other seasonal items. Dino’s Storage in Elkhorn offers many different size units in both of our climate controlled storage and non climate controlled storage. Our facility is safe, secure and clean. We are always ready to help you with your needs. We have large units for anyone who may need storage while they are in the process of moving or staging their home. We offer 24-hour access to your units. It is a gated facility with security cameras. Manager is available Monday thru Saturday and by appointment.
Dino’s rents Penske trucks at a reasonable rate to help with your move. We sell packing supplies in our office such as locks, boxes, mattress covers, bubble wrap and other items. Dino’s in Elkhorn is located at 20800 West Dodge and we can be reached at 402-289-0923.

Dino’s on SE 14th in Des Moines, Iowa

Hello I would like to introduce myself; my name is Jill Madonia. I am the Property Manager at the Dino’s Storage located at 5327 SE 14th in Des Moines, IA. (515) 953-3466.

I have recently joined the spectacular Dino’s team a few short months ago. I am really proud to manage such a great facility. Like ALL Dino’s facilities, my facility is kept clean and secure! Those of you that are familiar with my south side Des Moines location, know us not only by our great storage reputation BUT also know us by the “Spiritual Quotes” that we put up weekly on our outside reader board. This is something Dino’s takes seriously and is honored to receive the wonderful comments we get from people on these quotes. I even get phone calls from people who are unable to drive by to read the board and they want to know what the quote is for the week. This is truly wonderful! With that said, you will find at my facility a warm welcome and eagerness to help you with any storage questions. I believe in treating people with kindness and respect.
My inventory on units range from 5×5, 10×4, 10×5, 5×10, 5×15, 10×10, 10×15, 10×20 or 10×30. I have climate and non-climate controlled units available. We require NO DEPOSIT, ONLY a $10 Application Fee. Your unit is pro-rated for the month when moving in. We rent on a month-to-month basis so you are never stuck with a long term lease! The facility is fully gated and secured with cameras with audio. I also carry about every item needed when packing to move or to store your items. My supplies include: boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, mattress covers, chair and sofa covers, picture pouches, disc locks and much more…
Give me a call or stop by and let me show you some storage units and take the worry and stress out of your storage experience! Don’t forget to ask about our monthly special!!
Now I will end with this by -Aesop
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”

Dino’s In The Community – Donation Drive for CFIowa

We love giving back to the community and two of our Des Moines locations have teamed up with Children & Families of Iowa in an attempt to collect some very much needed items for their non-profit organization. During the months of October and November, both the 2^nd Avenue and Bondurant locations will be accepting items for CFIowa.

Children & Families of Iowa has been assisting citizens throughout Iowa for 125 years with various programs to help people in need during times of transition. They help women in domestic abuse situations by offering shelter, referrals and assistance, counseling and educational training. They also offer multiple programs to help at-risk teens in their group homes, addiction recovery center and support groups to ensure a bright future for teens around Iowa. They offer family counseling for foster and adoptive parents as well as offer training classes to establish better parenting and life skills in hopes of brighter futures for families. Their mental health services teaches life skills and offers counseling for financial matters, couples, families and children to promote positive changes for those in need. Children & Families of Iowa also provides high quality child care with transportation and age appropriate activities for children.

Our 2^nd Avenue and Bondurant locations in Iowa
will be accepting the following items from
October 1, 2013 to November 29, 2013:

New or Gently Used Items Accepted
Blankets, Pillows, Twin-sized sheets, Pillow cases, Towels and Wash cloths

New Hygiene Items Needed
Shampoo, Shaving cream (men and women), Razors (men and women), Facial wash, Body wash, Deodorant, Tooth brushes, Tooth paste, Floss, Lotions, Feminine care products

New Clothing Items Needed
Undergarments & Socks (variety of sizes and both genders), Children’s shoes (variety of sizes)
**Currently not accepting all other clothing items due to space limitations**

Also Accepting
New children’s toys and books (for the holidays)

We would love to fill a storage unit for this wonderful organization
and ask that you bring your donation in during office hours.
We will waive the administrative fee for new customers if you
bring in 5 items from the list OR we will give you a
$25 credit on your 2^nd months rent if you bring in 15 items!!

Items accepted at either of our Des Moines locations:

Dino’s Storage – 2725 2^nd Avenue – Des Moines, IA 50313
Amanda or Jill: (515) 280-5060

Dino’s Storage – 411 Brick St – Bondurant, IA 50035
Cindy, Manager: (515) 967-9346

If you are unable to bring a donation to either facility and would still like to make a contribution to Children and Families of Iowa, you may visit their website and click on the “Give to CFI” tab at the top of their page. You may also view their website for helpful resources and events or to learn about this wonderful organization.

Dino’s Customer Service

We strive to have great customer service and do what we can for our customers. Just last week we had a customer come in that had an emergency situation. She needed to have a storage unit and have her mother moved out of her house that day. She didn’t realize that we also have Penske trucks for rent. Needless to say, she rented a Penske truck from us. She got everything that she needed done in the time that she needed to. When she returned the Penske truck to us she came in to personally thank us for the professional service and all the help that we provided. It certainly makes my day when I have those customers that make the extra effort to show their appreciation. That is exactly the kind of customer service that we like to provide to our customers and you can expect to receive at Dino’s Storage. Here are some of the great reviews that Dino’s Storage gets from our customers:

“I will come back again if I need storage again. Thank you!” 🙂 – Rebecca B.
“Tammy was very friendly and helpful.” – Marcus J.
“Thanks for keeping our items safe and secure.” – Keith B
“I’d like to thank all the staff – they were very helpful.” – Brian T.
“Was treated very well by staff and will always recommend Dino’s to my friends. Thank you.” – Clyde K.
“Good customer service. Thanks a lot!” – Michelle M.

If you ever have any questions or would like to come in and see us about a storage unit you can contact Jennie or Tammy at our Bellevue Facility at 1001 Cornhusker Rd – 402-293-4667

TODAY At Dino’s Storage

Today is a day we can make a difference.
Today is not just about doing our job but how we do it.
Today is important and how we live it.

At Dino’s Storage we have THREE CORE VALUES
1. Have a servant heart with discernment.
2. Have a burning desire to be the best possible version of ourselves.
3. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth.

Attitude and actions are important. Sometimes we are hit with negatives and forget the positives. Mother Teresa gave us a message about this:

“People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them.

We at Dino’s Storage want to make this a good day for you.

Hello

Hello, my name is Jill Mundt. I am the new assistant at the 2nd Avenue and SE 14th Dino’s Storage locations in Des Moines, Iowa. I am happy to be your storage counselor and assist you during your transition. We have multiple unit options available from drive-up to indoor, climate control to non-climate control and various sizes at our convenient locations. We also sell locks, boxes, and packing supplies at both of our locations to help with your moving needs. At Dino’s Storage we take great pride in our customer service and we look forward to providing a positive experience for all of our tenants. We offer military, senior, and student discounts. All of our leases are month to month and we do offer discounts if you pay 6 or 12 months in advance. Both of our well maintained locations have 24/7 unit access as well as security cameras throughout the facilities. We also provide free use of flat carts to making loading and unloading a breeze. At Dino’s Storage we offer flexible payment options such as online and automatic payments. Our climate control units are true climate control with air, heat, and dehumidifiers. Our offices are open 5 days a week, but we would be happy to email, mail, or fax a lease if you are unable to rent your unit in person. I look forward to showing you around our great facilities and as always, thank you for choosing Dino’s Storage.

Helping in the Community

As the holidays and winter months approach we are doing are part here at Bellevue’s Dino’s Storage to help out in the community. There is always a need for help in the community but during the holiday season and the colder months of the year it is even more important to help out where we can.

New customers who come in with a donation of 5 nonperishable food items will get their application fee waived.
Bring in 10 additional items we will give you half off a second month.

Last year we were able to donate approximately 25 barrels of canned and boxed food items. We are hoping to donate even more this year. All donations go to Foodbank of the Heartland.

DINO’S DOES MORE THAN JUST STORAGE-WE RUN TOO!!

Some of you may or may not know our owner, Dave is an avid athlete. “Fight For Air-Corporate Cup” is something he takes great pride in participating in every year. The Corporate Cup is among the largest of corporate road races in the United States, and recently ranked 10th best 10K. From the first Corporate Cup in 1981, the event has experienced phenomenal success. In that first year, 29 companies entered and 681 runners crossed the finish line. In 2012, 262 companies entered with more than 11,000 registrants.

The date is September 15^thand Dino’s Storage is going to have a team. The race is going to be at Aksarben this year so it’s an exciting new venue. To sign up or just find out more about this wonderful event go to http://omahacorporatecup.org. There is also a 100 yard dash for kids ages 5-10 years old.~Participants may choose to WALK or RUN a 2-mile course or a 10K USATF certified course.~ All participants (10K and 2 mile) will be professionally timed and ranked by timing chips.~ Participants can compete with a corporate team or as an individual.~ The course will start in front of Blue Cross Blue Shield on Aksarben Drive and will finish at the intersection of Mercy Drive and 67th Street.~ Registration opens at 6:30am. The 10K and 2 mile race will start at 8:00 AM. The kid’s 100 yard dash starts at approx. 9:30 AM.~ MP3 players and strollers are allowed on the course, but remember to be courteous to the other participants.~ No pets are allowed on the course.

The Corporate Cup’s unique character, businesses and their employees coming together to have fun and fight lung disease, is the basis for its success. Come celebrate the 33rd year of this great event and help the more than 200,000 Nebraskans who suffer from lung disease! Hey you can even win a car!! Raffle tickets can be purchased from the American Lung Association office (8990 West Dodge Road), from team captains, or day of the race. At the conclusion of the race, 6 names will be drawn. The vehicle will then be given away at the Awards Celebration on October 2nd to one of the 6 lucky individuals.