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Empathy in Action: Principles of Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors
“The first principle of recovery is empowerment of the survivor,” wrote psychiatrist and trauma expert Judith Lewis Herman in 1992. “She must be the author and arbiter of her own recovery.” Three decades later, how many service providers embrace this? Data suggests at least a third of Canadians seeking services — in health care, housing,
Statement Regarding COVID 19
Shelter Movers continues to serve survivors in all chapters, including Greater Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Nova Scotia, Montreal, and Waterloo. For a detailed list of all of our procedural changes please
Volunteer Profile: Mark’s Story
“I wear a suit on Bay Street on weekdays, and on weekends, I do this,” explains Mark, Lead Mover, Shelter Movers Toronto. Mark, a Vancouverite turned Torontonian, has been volunteering
Shelter Movers: Supporting our Communities
Violence against women is a pervasive societal problem that affects women from all socio-economic backgrounds. However, violence against women is not limited to intimate partner violence, although twenty percent of all
ED Marc Hull-Jacquin Receives Volunteer Toronto Legacy Award
Volunteer Toronto’s Legacy Awards celebrates 25 Toronto volunteers for their outstanding contributions to the community. From mentors to fundraisers to educators, the Awards shine a light on the unspoken heroes
February Helping Hands Spotlight: Moksha Yoga Danforth
This month’s Helping Hands Spotlight is to Moksha Yoga Danforth, who generously dedicated their February Karma Funds to Shelter Movers. We are extremely grateful for their heartfelt donation. Each Moksha
Reaching New Heights: Our 100th Move
Since our first move request back in June 2016, our numbers have quickly grown. With such a high demand for our services, we recently surpassed 100 move requests and we