by Jeff Lockridge | Jul 31, 2015 | U-Haul Stories
Like many people, Mike Nadraus wears many hats. He’s a husband, father and president of U-Haul Company of Long Island. But it’s one of his “other” hats that really stands out. You see, he’s also a counselor and friend to death row...
by Jeff Lockridge | Jul 30, 2015 | In the Community
You may have noticed recent media coverage surrounding the historical California drought, water conservation mandates, and the newest social media phenomenon called drought shaming. California is entering its 4th year of severe drought in what is recorded as the worst...
by Jeff Lockridge | Jul 30, 2015 | History & Culture, U-Haul Stories
Just nine years after U-Haul was founded, the Little Store and U-Haul Dealership in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, opened for business. Doyle “Chuck” Hayden became a U-Haul Dealer on December 4, 1954, and operated the store for 17 years before his new wife, Mary came onto the...
by Jeff Lockridge | Jul 25, 2015 | In the Community
RIDGEFIELD, Wash. – Who says you can’t go home? Seventy years in business calls for celebrating and reflecting on one’s roots, and U-Haul was able to do both over Fourth of July weekend in the city where it originated in 1945 at the Carty family ranch. Residents from...
by Jeff Lockridge | Jul 24, 2015 | In the Community
Before opening Saint Vincent de Paul’s doors to the hungry, U-Haul volunteers joined hands in prayer. There was a mutual understanding that everyone was helping to make the lives of others just a little bit better for one day. In that spirit, the main event began. The...
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