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PARKVUE SELF STORAGE AND BICYCLES FOR HUMANITY JOIN FORCES Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne was the first Australian chapter, founded in 2008. To date the charity has shipped 25 containers and over 12,000 bicycles to developing countries, primarily Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2011, B4H needed a space to relocate and store bicycles, Ben Bud needed no convincing to donate a space at Parkvue Secure Self Storage in Melbourne to this cause. Without this generous provision of space B4H Melbourne would have struggled to keep up with the growing generosity of bicycle donations. The storage facility is more than just a space to store collected bicycles, but a space to gather volunteers to prep and pack shipping containers for delivery. “It’s just space, insignificant in the scheme of things. If you look at the rest of the world it’s quite overwhelming. Not everyone has the resources to make a difference. To find an organisation that really is about making a change without wanting anything in return, I’m happy to share. If everyone were to offer a simple helping hand, then surely we can make it a better world.” said Ben Bud. Bicycles for Humanity, Melbourne (B4H) is a grassroots movement powered by the people. The bicycles which would otherwise have gone to landfill and are shipped there in containers which are also utilised by the locals upon arrival. As B4H has grown, they are looking for a second collection/storage site. If you are interested in finding out how you can become involved with and support B4H please visit www.bicyclesforhumanity.com
INSIDER 113 JUNE / JULY 2020
Sensis’s internal research has shown that the self storage industry has never been represented on the front of any Yellow Pages directory and Store-it-Safe in Tasmania is the first. Good timing on all fronts, as it is Mark Snooks 30th year in the industry and the SSAA’s 30th year.
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