A Moving Affair
 is Shelter Movers’ signature annual gala — an unforgettable evening dedicated to celebrating resilience, honouring courage and building a future free from gender-based violence.
This elegant event brings together community leaders, corporate partners, and compassionate individuals who believe in creating real change. Funds raised directly support our no-cost moving and storage services for survivors, helping them transition to safety.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, your presence at our gala helps ensure that no one has to choose between their safety and their belongings.
Together, we can help survivors start over — one move at a time.

The event

A MOVING AFFAIR 2026

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

List of partners and sponsors

A Moving Affair 2026

Committee members

Behind A Moving Affair  is a passionate group of volunteers who have come together to make this event possible. Our committee members bring their time, creativity, and dedication to every detail — united by a shared commitment to supporting individuals and families moving to safety. We are deeply grateful for their leadership, energy, and belief in the power of community.
Shantelle Bisson, Chair
Amana Manori
Anna Vujovic
Brianna Nelson
Cristina Alcivar
Dominique Bisson
Eva Luk
Mikaela Bisson
Nancy Cottenden
Sarah Barber

Media spotlight

A Moving Affair and Shelter Movers’ signature events have made headlines, featured across media outlets, and editorial platforms.

Photo gallery

Take a look back at some special moments from
A Moving Affair
 ! Browse the stunning photo gallery captured by renowned photographer
George Pimentel
, and explore even more great highlights in the album curated by XYZ Events.
(RBC) Brent Magnan, Eva Luk
Amana Manori, Sarah Barber
Brett Sherlock
Anna Vujovic
Committee - Marc Hull Jacquin, Eva Luk, Paulo Leone, Anna Vujovic, Nancy Cottenden, Amana Manori, Shantelle Bisson Cristina Alcivar, Sarah Barber
MaryAnne Romaniuk, Lauren Benoit, Linh Thai, Gabriela Kapuralic, Suzanne Dalzell
Jordana Goldlist, Barb Simkova
Jane Soper Kennedy, Meghan Kennedy
The Vintage Souls
Karan Nijhawan, Brandi Leifso
Paulo Leone
Shantelle and Yannick Bisson
Shaun Jackson, John MacLeod
Mark and Selene Richards
Vanessa Mifsud
Paulina Tsilivis, Taylor Newton, Cherly Gushue, Cristina Alcivar
Shantelle Bisson daughters
Vicky Milner M Donna Bishop R
Julia Bratty, Tamara Bratty, Bratty Family
Nicholas Simpson
Nneka MacGregor
Brett Sherlock
Amana Manori Family
(RBC) Brent Magnan, Eva LukAmana Manori, Sarah BarberBrett SherlockAnna VujovicCommittee - Marc Hull Jacquin, Eva Luk, Paulo Leone, Anna Vujovic, Nancy Cottenden, Amana Manori, Shantelle Bisson Cristina Alcivar, Sarah BarberMaryAnne Romaniuk, Lauren Benoit, Linh Thai, Gabriela Kapuralic, Suzanne DalzellJordana Goldlist, Barb SimkovaJane Soper Kennedy, Meghan KennedyThe Vintage SoulsKaran Nijhawan, Brandi LeifsoPaulo LeoneShantelle and Yannick BissonShaun Jackson, John MacLeodMark and Selene RichardsVanessa MifsudPaulina Tsilivis, Taylor Newton, Cherly Gushue, Cristina AlcivarShantelle Bisson daughtersVicky Milner M Donna Bishop RJulia Bratty, Tamara Bratty, Bratty FamilyNicholas SimpsonNneka MacGregorBrett SherlockAmana Manori Family
For 10 years, A Moving Affair has proven that a single evening can change the trajectory of a life.
Because of you, A Moving Affair 2025 raised of $650,000, directly supporting more than 300 individuals and their children as they fled violence and stepped into safety.
As a guest, sponsor, or volunteer, your partnership transforms this celebration into something far greater than a gala. You help create the conditions for survivors to leave with dignity, protection and hope.
Every dollar raised advances the critical work of Shelter Movers — ensuring families can exit dangerous homes swiftly, safely and at no cost to them. Each move you make possible is not simply logistics; it is a lifeline.
As we mark our 10th Anniversary, we honour the extraordinary power of this community. When you gather. When give. When you stand with us — lives are forever changed.
And this year, that power is yours once again.