Blog Posts

Domestic Violence and the Housing Crisis

September 9, 2021

The Relationship Between Homelessness and Domestic Violence It’s an unfortunate reality that homelessness and domestic violence are closely related. Children who experience domestic violence become vulnerable to becoming unhoused later in

The Impact of the Pandemic on Healthy Relationships for Youth

September 6, 2021

When young people across the country return to in-person schooling this fall, they will be going back to more than the classroom. The re-introduction of in-person peer relationships is causing

Take Back the Night in Waterloo Region

August 30, 2021

Take Back the Night, an annual event to call for action against gender-based violence, is back in Waterloo Region for 2021! Hosted by the Sexual Assault Support Centre in partnership

7 Reasons to Create Your Own Fundraiser Event

August 26, 2021

Find Happiness Helping Others Have you ever experienced that boost of positivity after making a difference in someone’s day? Academic studies show that charitable behaviour generates benefits for those who act

Federal Parties Need to Address Violence Against Women

August 23, 2021

92. That’s the staggering number of femicides—that we know of—reported in this country by the Canadian Femicide Observatory between January and June 2021;the equivalent of one femicide every two days. The

Nova Scotia’s Operations Manager, Brooklyn passes the torch to her successor, Meghan.

August 16, 2021

Since its inception in July of 2019, the Nova Scotia chapter has reached numerous milestones, many of which are thanks to the current Operations Manager, Brooklyn Pinheiro. Brooklyn started the

Volunteer Spotlight: Carly

August 12, 2021

Since June of 2020, Carly has been volunteering with Shelter Movers Waterloo Region and was a part of the initial applicant group that helped establish the chapter. Carly currently works for

The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health

August 9, 2021

It has been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world. As a result, such significant changes to our daily routine have exacerbated ongoing prevalent mental health problems

Finding The Right Words: Terminology & Our Mission

August 2, 2021

Language is constantly evolving. Just as new words are added each year to the dictionary, other terms are updated to reflect our changing society, and value the rights of individuals

What We Do at Shelter Movers Ottawa: Beyond Moving

July 26, 2021

Since 2017, Shelter Movers Ottawa has been providing moving and storage services for those experiencing gender-based violence and are fleeing abuse. Since the beginning, we’ve collaborated with community partners to

Shelter Movers Nova Scotia Launches in the Annapolis Valley

July 19, 2021

Thanks to their most recent expansion into the Annapolis Valley, Shelter Movers Nova Scotia is now serving 60% of the province! Shelter Movers Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce that they

Painting With Purpose: Virtual Paint Night

July 14, 2021

Introducing Painting with Purpose, a virtual paint night hosted by Shelter Movers Waterloo Region on August 19. Enjoy an evening of creativity and socialization while supporting a worthy cause! The event