Community Involvement

Community Involvement

As a Canadian owned moving company, Highland Moving & Storage and its employees are proud to support and participate in many local community events and fundraisers. Our team’s community involvement helps nurture the relationships with organizations within the cities we work and live.

 

Community Involvement - Highland Moving & Storage

ENMAX Teddy Bear Toss – December 5, 2022 – Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta

Highland Moving Calgary helped distribute 3200 stuffed toys. The Calgary Hitmen loaded our moving truck and we delivered for Stephen’s Backpacks Society, a nonprofit organization dear to our hearts.

Stephen’s Backbacks Society – December 3, 2022 –  Calgary, Alberta

Highland Moving supported the Christmas Backpacks program by moving thousands of dollars worth of warm hats, mitts, socks, toys, hygiene items and backpacks for Stephen’s Backpacks Society, a nonprofit organization dear to our hearts.

National Philanthropy Day – November 15, 2022 – Edmonton, Alberta

Highland Moving & Storage was nominated by the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation as a wonderful community partner that goes above and beyond to help support Stollery kids. Most notably, Highland Moving is integral to the success of the Giving Comfort program. Since 2018, Highland Moving has transported tens of thousands of items which have been distributed to over 21 hospital units at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. AHS recognition letter. YouTube nomination video.

International Women’s Day – March 8, 2022 – Edmonton, Alberta

Cindy Clarke, Branch Manager  was recognized by the Stollery Women’s Network, as an honoree for the outstanding contributions and impact on the Stollery community.

Children’s Cottage Society – December 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

Highland Moving Calgary proudly donated services to deliver donated goods to the Crisis Nursery and a container for storage at the Children’s Cottage Society.

Stephen’s Backpack Society September 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

Highland Moving Calgary humbly assisted Stephen’s Backpacks to furnish a home for a single mother and her children. The team picked up the furniture, delivered it to the home and set it up to surprise the family.

Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation Snowed-In Virtual Fundraiser – December 2020 – Edmonton, Alberta

Highland Moving Edmonton is honored to once again help The Foundation.

Children’s Cottage Society – October 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Highland Moving Calgary proudly donated services to move our friends at the Children’s Cottage Society to their new location at the Calgary West Family Resource Centre.

Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation Cub Cinema – September 2020 – Edmonton, Alberta

Highland Moving Edmonton proudly delivered and setup safety equipment for Cub Cinema drive-in movie fundraiser. This community involvement helped in supporting the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

ENMAX Teddy Bear Toss Celebrates 25th Year – December 2019 – Calgary, Alberta

Highland Moving Calgary helped distribute some of the 25,025 stuffed toys to Stephen’s Backpacks Society, an agency dear to our hearts. More than 70 agencies receive donated bears this holiday season, including Stephen’s Backpacks.

Neurosurgery Kids Fund Camp Everest – July 2019 – Camp HeHoHa, Alberta

Highland Moving was honored to deliver all the camp supplies when asked by the Neurosurgery Kids Fund. Our team proudly donated 50 teddy bears for all campers.

Moving Into Summer BBQ Fundraiser – May 2019 – Edmonton, Alberta

Highland Moving Edmonton hosted its first fundraiser in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. In their continued community involvement, our friends from Weatherford donated their BBQ and skills. Together we raised $1678.

Children’s Cottage Society 2019 – Calgary, Alberta

Highland Moving, Calgary is honored to partner with ACC Excellence Summit’s Joy Delivery to transport donated toys, supplies and balloons to the Children’s Cottage Society.

Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation – 2018 -2019 Snowflake Gala – Edmonton, Alberta

Highland Moving is proud to support the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. The generous support of the evening helps kids and families from backyards across Alberta and beyond.
Thank you letter from Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation

Stephen’s Backpack Society August 2018 – Calgary, Alberta

On August 17, 2018 Highland Moving Calgary donated time and services. Our team helped unload supplies and product for Stephen’s Backpacks Society  Back To School campaign.

Edmonton’s K-Days Parade People’s Choice Award July 2018 – Edmonton, Alberta

The Highland Moving team in Edmonton proudly received the K-Days Parade People’s Choice award for its parade float entry. Highland Moving celebrates 80 years in business.

Stephen’s Backpack Society December 2013 – Ongoing – Calgary, Alberta

Highland Calgary empowers it’s team by collecting full, donated backpacks assisting Stephen’s goal to end child homelessness around Alberta.

Primary Care Network Athabasca June 2011 – Westlock, Alberta

Thank you letter from Primary Care Network Athabasca, 2011.

Food Bank 2011 – Calgary, Alberta

The Highland Moving team in Calgary donated their time at the Calgary Food Bank on January 11, 2006. Twenty-two employees sorted 10,000 lbs of food.

Canstruction® February 2007 – Ongoing – Calgary, Alberta

Fluor Canada, founding sponsor of Canstruction® Calgary, approached Highland to sponsor this community event by using our expertise with the initial setup. Highland was proud to participate as a sponsor and helped to unload and deliver over 40,000 cans at Calgary City Hall.

Calgary Folk Music Festival 2006 – 2016 – Calgary, Alberta

Highland Moving is proud to be recognized as a Troubador Sponsor. The Highland team moves the Folk Fest equipment including festival tents from Edmonton to Calgary.

Terry Fox Run September 2005 – Edmonton, Alberta

On September 17th, 2005 Highland Moving Edmonton staff members donned pink t-shirts in support of the Edmonton Terry Fox Run. Our team, “Movers and Shakers”, raised $2500.00 on their first annual walk.

University Hospital Foundation – Edmonton, Alberta

Highland has been a major sponsor of the University Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees for over 15 years, assisting with setup, tear down and delivery of the trees. Highland is proud to support and participate in Edmonton’s favourite Christmas event!nomi