Category: Community

Rooty Saves the Day with Enthusiasm

Gentle Giant doesn't just bring a truck filled with boxes and tools to jobs, they bring something else that is a key to our success: ENTHUSIASM. When most people think about moving, they think of a hot day filled with… Read More

Wellness Day 2011 at Gentle Giant

On May 27th, Gentle Giant hosted a Wellness Day for all employees to enjoy. This is another wellness initiative we have undertaken to keep all of our employees health-conscious and feeling great. There were nurses on staff to check everyone's… Read More

Gentle Giant Comes Alive in the Summertime

Do you know what the only thing better than moving furniture is? Moving furniture in the summertime! Ask any of the Giants on the trucks, and they will tell you that summertime is the best time to move. The Giants… Read More

Gentle Giant Attends Windermere Regatta in Seattle

This past weekend, Gentle Giant Seattle took part in sponsoring a hospitality tent at the Windermere Cup Regatta. It was a great way to promote Gentle Giant in Seattle and embrace our health-conscious company culture. The regatta itself is definitely… Read More

Gentle Giant Participates in Women’s Lunch Place Fundraiser

 Last night, the non-profit Women's Lunch Place had a fundraising event and Gentle Giant was a proud sponsor. Women's Lunch Place is an organization that aims to provide a safe, comfortable daytime shelter for women. They offer nutritious meals, computer… Read More

Larry O’Toole Honored at Irish Echo Entrepreneur Event

On April 15th, GG founder Larry O'Toole was selected as an "Emerald Entrepreneur" honoree at the Irish Echo's inaugural Top 50 Small Business Awards. He was absolutely honored to be among such prestigious members of the Irish business community. Larry… Read More

The Boston Breakers Take the Gentle Giant Challenge

Better check yourself Manchester United, because the Boston Breakers soccer team have a secret training weapon: the Gentle Giant Challenge! The GG team took our beloved challenge over to the Harvard Stadium after the Breakers practice for a "treat" after… Read More

Gentle Giant Partners with CYCLE Kids and Wheelworks Bicycles

Earlier this week, Gentle Giant teamed up with local charity organization CYCLE Kids to help 4th and 5th graders get out and active on brand new bicycles. Two of our Giants went out on Monday to Wheelworks in Somerville and Belmont… Read More

The Gentle Giant Heart in Action After Haiti Earthquake

This week, the New York Times released an article on small businesses that still find ways to give back, despite the poor economy. Gentle Giant was featured in this article, which included an interview with our owner Larry O'Toole and… Read More

Congrats to a Growing Gentle Giant Family

Just two days ago, a married Gentle Giant couple had their second child together. Congratulations to Tom and Carolyn on the birth of their son William, who joins the O'Gorman family and his older sister Ava among the ranks of… Read More