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Partner Spotlight: Pockit Self Storage
June 5, 2023

https://youtu.be/GBJaydbevcg We’re passionate about establishing ourselves as a leader within the communities we serve by giving back. Marcus Lowe, Co-founder and President of Pockit Self Storage Whether due to space constraints, a lack

Partner Spotlight: BigSteelBox
April 24, 2023

Moving can be incredibly stressful. Having to pack up your life into boxes and start somewhere new usually takes a lot of time and planning. However, survivors fleeing abusive situations

A Little Help from our Friends
December 5, 2022

Some moves are more complicated than others – maybe it’s an unusually large move, or one that can only be completed during business hours. That’s where moving company partners can

SMO Partner Spotlight: Lanark County Interval House
November 28, 2022

Lanark County Interval House and Community Support (LCIH) was founded in 1978 after a Canada Works study found that women in Lanark County needed help to leave abusive partners. Members

Giving Immigrant Women the Tools to Build a New Life
October 18, 2022

When I found out that I had to move I was so worried. Then my support worker told me about Shelter Movers. They helped me so much, they were respectful

Partner Spotlight: Penske Trucking
September 12, 2022

Trucks aren’t typically the stars of a story, but when it comes to Shelter Movers, they play a leading role. Trucks give Shelter Movers clients the chance to retain their

Partner Spotlight: Maritime Professional Movers Inc.
May 24, 2022

What started out as one man working in the long distance moving industry and organizing labour for drivers nationwide, has become a full service moving business. Whether you are moving

Mother's Day with Shelter Movers Ottawa
May 2, 2022

Mother's Day is just around the corner and what better way to honour and celebrate your own mom than by also supporting a survivor of abuse make it to safety

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

Partner Spotlight: Impact Ottawa Real Estate
December 30, 2021

As a Realtor, DiAnne Masson-Yensen has always looked for ways to support the many women and children caught in the web of domestic violence.  As a top 1% contributor to the Royal

Partner Spotlight: Economical Insurance
October 14, 2021

As a non-profit organization, Shelter Movers Waterloo Region relies on the support of local partners and sponsors to help us serve survivors of abuse in our community. Launching the chapter

Partner Spotlight: Avis Budget Group
September 23, 2021

Avis Budget Group is a leading global provider of mobility solutions. They offer a range of options, from car and truck rental to on-demand car sharing that brings vehicles closer

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