Supporting Kelowna Families, One Move at a Time

Commercial moving often flies under the radar. There is no cheering section, no before-and-after photos, and usually no one but the client ever knows how much coordination goes into getting everything from one place to another. But sometimes a commercial move carries a deeper purpose. For movers like Kerry Wallace, those are the jobs that stay with you.

One of those moments came during a commercial move in Kelowna for Mamas for Mamas, a poverty alleviation organization that started in the Okanagan and has grown into a national network supporting families across Canada.

“We do Mamas for Mamas in Kelowna here,” Kerry said. “That one always sticks with me.”

Kelowna is known for its lake views, vineyards, and sunshine, but behind the scenery is a city where rising housing costs and financial pressure have made community support more important than ever. Families facing situational poverty, new immigrants, refugees, and single parents often rely on organizations like Mamas for Mamas for immediate, practical help. That context made this commercial move feel different from the start.

“We were moving pallets of car seats and booster seats for moms,” Kerry explained. “I’m thinking there had to be a couple hundred of them.”

From a logistics standpoint, the job was clean and efficient. One truck. Three movers. Multiple drop-off points. Some of the items were delivered to Vernon, others were placed into storage containers for future distribution, and the rest stayed in Kelowna to be shared locally.

“There were a couple different drop-off points,” Kerry said. “But overall, it was pretty straightforward. There were no issues with it at all.”

Even when a move goes smoothly, the meaning behind the cargo can change how it feels. Every pallet represented families who might otherwise struggle to afford critical safety equipment for their children.

“You know you’re not just moving stuff,” Kerry said. “You’re helping the community. You’re helping people who need it.”

This move was part of a much larger effort by Two Small Men with Big Hearts through its annual 101 Moves campaign. The initiative runs across all 13 markets the company operates in and focuses on donating time, trucks, and labor to nonprofit organizations. Movers help charities relocate offices, transport donated goods, and support people transitioning into new housing.

“The average move is usually around $1,000 for most standard house moves,” said Kristin Sherlock, the sales specialist who coordinates community moves. “It can be a lot more when it’s someone moving their office. So when we move an office for PADS or Mamas for Mamas, it’s a huge expense for them.”

By covering those costs, the campaign allows nonprofits to redirect funds back into their missions. In past years, the program has supported organizations including Mamas for Mamas, PADS, Trellis, the Women’s Centre of Calgary, Nisa Homes, the YWCA, and the Alberta Children’s Hospital.

For organizations like Mamas for Mamas, those savings matter. Anita Chowdhury, who works with the charity, has seen the impact firsthand. “Most of our clients are low-income families, new immigrants, new refugees, and anyone facing situational poverty,” she said. “Two Small Men recently moved us from our old office to our newer one. Without them, we wouldn’t have been able to move.”

Beyond office relocations, movers have also helped deliver holiday hampers and essential supplies directly to families. That hands-on support extends the value of a single move far beyond the walls of a building.

For Kerry, knowing that makes the work more meaningful. “It’s actually satisfying knowing you’re helping the community,” he said. “I wish we could do more of it.”

The campaign also resonates with the crews themselves. “A few of them that I’ve talked to are super excited to be able to go out and help and make a difference,” Sherlock said. “It’s a nice change from the norm. Everybody needs movers, but in these cases, they’re needed that much more.”

Winter is typically a slower season for residential and commercial moving, which allows crews more flexibility to take on community projects. For movers like Kerry, that time feels well spent.

“You feel good at the end of the day,” he said. “You know your work mattered.”

Although Kerry did not receive a formal follow-up about where every car seat ended up, the purpose of the move was clear. “It would’ve been nice to know exactly where everything went,” he said. “But you know it’s helping people, and that’s the important part.”

That quiet impact is common with community-focused commercial moves. There is no ribbon cutting or announcement. Just safer children, relieved parents, and organizations better equipped to serve the people who rely on them.

In Kelowna and beyond, partnerships like this show how moving companies can play a meaningful role in local support systems. A truck, a crew, and a few hours of work can free up thousands of dollars for programs that change lives.

“It feels good to be part of something like that,” Kerry said. “You’re doing your job, but you’re also giving back at the same time.”

In the end, commercial moving is not always about square footage or timelines. Sometimes, it is about carrying dignity, relief, and opportunity, one carefully loaded pallet at a time.

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