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Growing a Community of Support: Firemen Movers Training Helps Volunteers in the GTA Move with Confidence
A social enterprise is more than just a business that donates to the same deserving organization each year – it’s an investment into the infrastructure of a community, a partnership that ensures both parties are less vulnerable to external pressures and more focused on shared values, stability, and prosperity. Shelter Movers proudly began a social

Wrapping up 2021 in Nova Scotia!
As we look back on 2021, the Shelter Movers community has a lot to be proud of. Despite the fact that we were faced with the challenges surrounding the third

Volunteer Spotlight: Lorna Buchanan
When Lorna Buchanan was looking for a way to give back during the pandemic, she decided to do some research. After visiting the city of Toronto’s website, she came away

Volunteering with Shelter Movers
December 19th marks one full year of operations for Shelter Movers Waterloo Region. Looking back on all of the milestones we achieved, it is clear none of what we did

Recognizing Abuse
Behind the happy faces of many survivors is an undercurrent of fear that they are trying to hide. Women are unlikely to report their abusers, which is why it is

Meet Alexandra
Since getting involved with Shelter Movers Nova Scotia in May 2020, Alexandra Doane has gained a myriad of professional skills and amazing experiences through supporting her community. Her commitment and

Volunteer Spotlight: Jules
Spotlight on Jules It’s a Monday evening between her working hours and a swimming session that Jules had spared her time to talk about her volunteering at Shelter Movers. She