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It Should End With Us… But Will It?
Disclaimer: Discussions of Intimate Partner Violence and spoilers for the movie It Ends with Us ahead. As a survivor of Intimate Partner Violence, countless complexities impact one’s path to safety and healing. From the more tangible consequences of abuse, like a black eye or closely monitored DM inbox, to the less visible variables survivors encounter every
Volunteer Profile: Sana’s Story
Sana, Lead Mover, Shelter Movers, spent 6 years overseas working and earning her Master’s in ‘Policy, Media and Communication’ in the UK. When she returned to her hometown Toronto, one
Guide to Support Services in Vancouver for people experiencing gender-based violence
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
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
Volunteer Profile: Mauro’s Story
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
Run Through Night Raises $14,710 to Benefit Women Leaving Gender-based Violence
On the summer solstice, most people sit around a bonfire or admire the evening sky from their backyard – but Peter Celler isn’t your average person. The mechanical engineer and
The Impact of COVID-19 on Violence Against Women and What Shelter Movers Is Doing About It
Rising tensions and fears caused by isolation measures enacted due to the pandemic have led to an increase in Violence Against Women (VAW) in Canada. Since the onset of the