StorageGives, founded by seasoned entrepreneur Lonnie Bickford with over two decades of experience in the self-storage industry, is a philanthropic testament to the principle that businesses can flourish while making a significant positive impact. Bickford's journey began with the launch of StorageAuctions.com in 2016, a venture aimed not only at revolutionizing the self-storage auction scene but also at serving a larger, altruistic purpose. This vision culminated in the establishment of StorageGives.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the self-storage community with charitable causes around the globe.

 

Since its inception, StorageGives has dramatically transformed the landscape of corporate social responsibility within the industry, mobilizing resources and partnerships to support a variety of life-sustaining organizations, including Autism Speaks, Mission Feeding, and Kure It Cancer Research. In 2023 alone, the organization raised over $303,000 in the first half of the year, more than doubling its contributions from the previous year, and significantly impacting the lives of those in need. Through StorageGives, the self-storage industry exemplifies the profound impact businesses can achieve when they commit to giving back, driving change, and supporting communities both locally and globally.