Vancouver

Shelter Movers Vancouver is a volunteer-powered organization, providing free moving and storage services to individuals and families fleeing abuse in 13 regions across the Lower Mainland. Established in 2018, we collaborate with community agencies and local businesses to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence.

Making Moves: A Meaningful Impact

Community Need

In Vancouver, and throughout Canada, the most dangerous place for women and children is in their own home. Abuse and violence depend on isolation and control and abusers are more likely to escalate control (up to and including femicide) when a survivor announces their intention to leave.

Hope for Survivors

Survivors face the prospect of losing everything when they decide to leave. Moving is expensive, complicated, and most critically, it is often dangerous. We make all of the arrangements to safely move and store survivors’ belongings, on their terms. They have found the courage to leave and we have the hands to help.