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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

Volunteering in a Pandemic: Lewis and Michael’s Stories
It goes without saying that there have been a lot of changes to our lives over the past year. Words like “unprecedented” and “new normal” have become staples in our

Partner Spotlight: GardaWorld
GardaWorld serves over 14 regions in British Columbia, and they support multiple non-profit organizations. They provide elite security services to protect businesses and employees. What we find so appealing about

Volunteer Profile: Brooklyn
Shelter Movers Nova Scotia opened its chapter in July 2019 and it started with one person, Brooklyn Pinheiro, who’s the chapter’s operations manager. Brooklyn started as a volunteer with Shelter

Partner Spotlight: StorageMart
Imagine having to rush home and pack you and your children into what amounts to 2 garbage bags worth of stuff. What would you leave behind? What would you sacrifice

Volunteer Profile: Andrea’s Story
Since December 2019, Andrea has been getting new volunteers excited about contributing to Shelter Movers’ cause as part of the recruitment team. As a recruiter, she is applicants’ first point

Shelter Movers Launches in Waterloo Region
After months of hard work and preparation, Shelter Movers Waterloo Region (SMWR) is ready to launch and start serving clients in the Waterloo Region! Our chapter coordinates with partner agencies