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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
Intimate Partner Violence in 2SLGBTQ+ Relationships
TW/Disclaimer: This article contains descriptions of domestic violence June is Pride Month in Canada, an opportunity to highlight issues specifically pertaining to people in the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. In this article,
Preparing to Leave Abusive Situation
What Is Safety Planning? A safety plan is a personalized plan to ensure physical and emotional safety from a partner when preparing to leave an abusive situation. Safety planning focuses
Peter Celler Run Through Night
Amazing things can happen when you combine your personal passions and talents with your desire to give back to the community. Peter Celler and his Run Through Night campaign are
Digital Markers of Violence Against Women
The internet is a breeding ground for misogyny and violence against women. But with all of the data at our fingertips, why aren’t technological advancements working to prevent gender-based violence?
Volunteer Spotlight: Marykate
Say Hello to Marykate! Marykate is April’s volunteer of the month. Marykate has been with Shelter Movers Montreal since the start of our operations in September last year. She has
Behind The Scenes At Shelter Movers Ottawa
At Shelter Movers Ottawa, our capacity has grown quickly. Now averaging nearly 25 moves a month, our volunteers are out moving a family to safety nearly every day. Let’s take