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Reaching New Heights: Our 100th Move

February 28, 2017

Since our first move request back in June 2016, our numbers have quickly grown. With such a high demand for our services, we recently surpassed 100 move requests and we

SMT Founder Marc Hull-Jacquin to Receive 2017 Volunteer Toronto Legacy Award

February 27, 2017

Volunteer Toronto’s annual Legacy Awards formally recognize the time and effort of volunteer superstars who contribute to making Toronto a better place. We are extremely proud to announce that this year,

Silent Vigil Held at Queen's Park in Memory of Dr. Elana Fric

December 14, 2016

Join us TONIGHT for a Silent Vigil held in memory of Dr. Elana Fric. The vigil will be held at the front lawn (South side) of Queen's Park (111 Wellesley

Executive Director, Marc Hull Jacquin joins Shay Galor Maio on Rogers Daytime Toronto

December 13, 2016

Executive Director, Marc Hull Jacquin, joined Shay Galor Maio on her show Rogers Daytime Toronto to talk about continued need for free moving services for survivors of domestic abuse. This

Marc Hull-Jacquin Speaks with Radio Canada (French CBC) about Shelter Movers of Toronto

December 5, 2016

Our Executive Director, Marc Hull-Jacquin, sat down with Radio Canada (French CBC) host Line Boily, to talk about the ongoing need for our no-cost moving service. Spousal abuse affects all

SMT's First Inaugural Gala 'Into the Blue' Raises over $43,000

November 23, 2016

We are excited to announce that our first Inaugural Gala ‘Into the Blue’ raised over $43,000!! We are floored by this success, and beyond grateful to those who attended the

Inaugural Fundraising Gala: Into The Blue

November 17, 2016

We are thrilled to announce our inaugural fundraising gala on November 16, 2016 at one of Toronto's most desirable venues, The Berkeley Church. Mix and mingle at our cocktail reception

Toronto man launches service to help women flee domestic violence

April 29, 2016

The Shelter Movers of Toronto is the brainchild of natural gas company negotiator A negotiator at a natural gas company may seem like an unlikely hero to women fleeing domestic

Metro Morning: Shelter Movers' Executive Director at Launch

April 29, 2016

One of the things that stops women from leaving abusive relationships is not knowing how to get their stuff out of the house quickly. Guest host Helen Mann speaks with