{"id":2638,"date":"2021-01-14T20:17:06","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T20:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/?p=2638"},"modified":"2021-02-15T15:31:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T15:31:27","slug":"storagemart-partners-with-barnardos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/storagemart-partners-with-barnardos","title":{"rendered":"StorageMart Partners With Barnardo’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

Helping to Protect Children by Partnering With Barnardo’s<\/b><\/h2>\n

Protecting and caring for our most vulnerable population is the most important investment we can make in our future. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Barnardo’s<\/a>, a children’s charity in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

History of Barnardo’s<\/b><\/h3>\n

Thomas John Barnardo was training to become a doctor when he witnessed children living in deplorable conditions. He quit school and opened his first home for boys in 1870. Barnardo decided that no child would ever be turned away for any reason, a principle the organization holds today.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1873, Barnardo married Syrie Louise Elmslie. She opened a home for girls the same year, using a property that had been given to them as a wedding gift. Syrie was extremely concerned about the well-being of girls and worked tirelessly to provide for them and improve their conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Services Does Barnardo’s Provide?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Barnardo’s helps children and young adults in five key areas:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n