Uncle Bob’s Self Storage® Launches 2nd Annual Book Drive for Area Children

Reading is Fun!

(PRWEB) May 01, 2011

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) May 1, 2011 — Uncle Bob’s Self Storage® announced today details on a book drive to support a summer reading program in the Austin, San Marcos, and San Antonio, TX, market areas. The Company’s intent is to provide area children with free reading materials for the summer.

The book drive has gained tremendous momentum over the winter months thanks to the support of the community and other local businesses. “Last year, we collected about 3,000 books; this year we already have 10,000 in storage and we’re not even at the finish line,” said Monty Rainey, Area Manager. Rainey credits the support of Uncle Bob’s customers as well as the San Antonio Police Department, Harmony Science Academy, McGraw Hill and others for spreading the word and making donations. “We especially want to thank Jacqueline Ortiz of WOAI for airing a story about the program,” continued Rainey. “That 60 second spot was a tremendous boost to the effort.”

Anyone wishing to donate children’s and young adult books may do so prior to May 31 at any of Uncle Bob’s 21 storage facilities in these markets. The donated books will be delivered to area schools for distribution to the local children and their families free of charge.

For more information about the Book Drive and Summer Reading Program, stop by any Uncle Bob’s location in Austin, San Marcos, or San Antonio; go to http://www.unclebobs.com/summerreading/; or call Monty Rainey at (512) 392-6093. Distribution points will be announced at a later date.

About Uncle Bob’s Self Storage® – Uncle Bob’s Self Storage® is owned by Sovran Self Storage, Inc., (NYSE:SSS) a real estate investment trust (REIT) that is in the business of acquiring and managing self storage facilities. The Company is the fifth largest Self Storage operator in the United States with over 160,000 customers in 24 states.