Our Community

As a family-owned moving company run by native New Yorkers, we believe making a positive impact on our community is essential. Our Reuse for Refugees furniture donation program and Make it a Home initiative with Covenant House New York are a couple of the ways you can give back just by getting the professional services you need.

 

Reuse for Refugees

We want to make furniture donations accessible so that quality pieces can be saved from the curb or the dump and go to homes in need. So, in partnership with Ruth’s Refuge, we’ve committed to offering significantly reduced rates for furniture pick-up of home staples in high demand among recently placed refugees and asylees throughout New York City.

 

  • Every day, refugees and asylees are placed in NYC apartments without the means to furnish them. Through our partnership with Ruth’s Refuge, we’re able to divert furniture from the curb to these individuals and families in need.

  • Anyone with household items in great condition is welcome to contact Ruth’s Refuge about making an in-kind donation. We are able to provide low-cost pick-ups of high-need items to people within the five boroughs.

  • Click here to fill out a Reuse for Refugees request, or email us at office@coolhandmovers.com and we’ll get a request started for you.

 

Small business, BIG impact.

  • RUTH’S REFUGE & REUSE FOR REFUGEES

    Filling an urgent need in NYC, Ruth’s Refuge brings furniture and housewares to recently placed refugees and asylum-seekers throughout the five boroughs. We have built a partnership over the last two years that includes free and discounted services and diverting our clients’ unwanted furniture from the curb into empty homes.

  • ASHLEY GAVIN & THE QUEER DETAINEE EMPOWERMENT PROJECT

    We partnered with comedian and creator, Ashley Gavin, to support her independent podcast, We’re Having Gay Sex, and bring awareness to QDEP. The campaign drew attention to QDEP’s work across four podcast episodes and culminated with a $1000 donation from Cool Hand Movers, matching increased subscriptions to Gavin’s platform through those four weeks.

  • BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    As member ambassadors of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, we dedicate time and resources to supporting fellow, Brooklyn businesses. The chamber provides resources, services, and advocacy for individuals and organizations doing business in Brooklyn. Please reach out or visit this link if you’re interested in becoming a member.

Community Partner Benefits

BoxUp is now a part of
Cool Hand Movers!

We rent BoxUp, sturdy, recyclable bins, dollies, and other essential moving supplies to residential and business customers.

You can rent reusable moving bins here.

50% off of the first month
& $25 back at Stuf Storage.

We know that there are lots of to-dos to juggle while making a move, so we’ve partnered with Stuf Storage to help you stress less! Locations in Clinton Hill/Fort Greene and the East Village.

Call 212-372-7491, book a Stuf unit, and receive $25 via Venmo when you mention “Cool Hand Movers!”

Why we ♥ Stuf: POC-led | Woman-led | Innovative

Discounts on Moving

You may be eligible for a discount on our flat rate moving services if you found us through a community leader or organization, including Park Slope Parents or the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. You can also check our discounts page for monthly promotions.