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Guide to Support Services in Vancouver for people experiencing gender-based violence

August 13, 2020

Making the decision to leave a violent or abusive home can be difficult. From where to go, to who to ask questions to, it can be hard to find counsel

Volunteer Profile: Stephanie’s Story

August 5, 2020

The ability to help women fleeing violence made Stephanie Ling want to get involved with Shelter Movers Vancouver. Starting with Shelter Movers Vancouver at its inception in 2018, she was involved

Volunteer Profile: Mauro’s Story

July 13, 2020

As a Ph.D. student studying evolution, Mauro Sugawara spends a lot of his time hitting the books. He wanted to do something in his free time that would be beneficial

SHELTER MOVERS COMES TO VANCOUVER TO HELP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS MOVE OUT

November 20, 2018

Founded in Toronto on April 2, 2016, Shelter Movers was born out of a realization that Canada lacks assistance for domestic violence victims, mainly women and children, to physically leave

Nonprofit helping women flee abusive households moves into Vancouver

August 15, 2018

For many women, finding the courage—and resources—to leave an abusive relationship is a daunting task. But one volunteer-driven organization is hoping it can make the move easier for victims of

'The need is great': Volunteer group aims to help women move out of abusive homes

August 10, 2018

When Brian Vidler read an article about an organization in Toronto that offers free moving services to women fleeing abuse, he knew he needed to do something — so he