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2024 In Focus: New Developments for Shelter Movers

January 30, 2024

Shelter Movers has achieved so much in our first eight years thanks to our generous community of volunteers, donors, agencies, and community partners. There remains, however, much to be done

Why you should volunteer at Shelter Movers

April 20, 2023

As a volunteer-powered organization, we learn a lot about the varied benefits of volunteering and why our volunteers enjoy donating their time. Benefits of volunteering range from increased physical activity, creating

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

November 25, 2022

Every year from November 25 - December 10, we observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Marking its 31th anniversary in 2022, this global campaign is an opportunity

Violence Against Women in Rural and Remote Communities: The Renfrew Inquest

July 11, 2022

In June 2022, the Culleton, Kuzyk and Warmerdam Inquest began examining the circumstances that resulted in the 2015 killings of three women in Renfrew County communities. The perpetrator, who knew

Preventing Gender-Based Violence Means Starting at the Source

June 21, 2022

In recent years, social media discourse has started to shift the public conversation on sexual assault. Everyday, new posts go up reinforcing the idea that sexual violence is not a

No more stolen sisters

June 6, 2022

*Trigger Warning: This article contains information regarding the treatment of Indigenous peoples in residential schools and discusses femicide and sexual assault* Last year, we talked about the whether or not to

The “High Conflict” Label in Divorce Cases

April 11, 2022

When the term “high conflict” is used to characterize a divorce making its way through the court system, it can often be a mask for what is happening behind the

Partner Spotlight: Bluebird Self Storage

April 4, 2022

At Shelter Movers, we provide survivor-centred moving and storage services to people fleeing abuse. It’s incredibly important that our clients know that, while they go through a difficult and transitional

What you should know about gender-based violence in rural communities

March 21, 2022

Violence against women is pervasive and can happen to women anywhere and of any background, although some women are at greater risk. In previous posts, we've discussed the importance of

Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Trailblazers That Inspire Us

March 14, 2022

March marks International Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating women’s past and present accomplishments, and shining light on the challenges and obstacles women continue to face today. As a

Vicarious Trauma in the VAW Field

February 28, 2022

One of the most remarkable abilities that humans have is the capacity for empathy. For individuals working or volunteering in the field of gender-based violence, empathy is a key factor

Why Not Everyone Loves Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2022

Whether we’re walking through the grocery store, watching TV, or scrolling through Instagram, every year in February we are bombarded with happy couples, roses, heart-shaped treats, and all other symbols