Blog Posts

Addressing the Growing Need for Support Services for Intimate Partner Violence Survivors in Alberta

February 11, 2024

Alberta is grappling with a distinct rise in gender-based violence, underscoring an urgent need for enhanced support services for survivors. Recent statistics and incidents highlight a troubling trend: the frequency

2024 In Focus: New Developments for Shelter Movers

January 30, 2024

Shelter Movers has achieved so much in our first eight years thanks to our generous community of volunteers, donors, agencies, and community partners. There remains, however, much to be done

Why the Housing Crisis Hits Survivors Hardest

December 15, 2023

The housing crisis is heavy on the hearts of survivors in B.C. Several volunteers at Shelter Movers Vancouver have helped survivors move their belongings to a storage unit, only to discover

Family Violence Prevention Month

November 9, 2023

Every individual has a right to live a peaceful and violence-free existence. To bring awareness to Gender Based Violence (GBV) or family violence in Canada, November is known as Family

A conversation with Mi'kmaw Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley

October 10, 2023

Indigenous women and girls face a disproportionate level of violence in our country. According to Stats Canada, they are 12 times more likely to be murdered or missing than anyother women

Building Resilience: Mental Health Support for Survivors

October 2, 2023

Survivors of gender-based violence exhibit incredible strength in the face of adversity, but the emotional scars left by such experiences can be profound. Beyond the physical harm, survivors often grapple

Intergenerational Traumas and Its Impact

September 18, 2023

Many individuals have experienced trauma in their lives, however, not many people are aware of intergenerational trauma and its effects which can be transferred from one generation to the next.

Coercive Control & How It Affects Kids

September 11, 2023

What Is Coercive Control? Isolation. Control. Threats. Humiliation.Abusers use a number of psychological and emotional tactics - not always recognized as forms of violence - to keep their partners in a

Keeping Moves Safe in Southwestern Ontario

September 5, 2023

The number one priority of Shelter Movers Southwestern Ontario (SMSWO) is keeping our volunteers and clients safe on moves. SMSWO conducts three types of moves: low, medium, and high-risk. To

Natural Disasters & The Impact On Survivors of Gender-based Violence

August 14, 2023

In the face of natural disasters, we often come together to provide aid, shelter and resources to one another. Nova Scotia has faced its fair share of natural disasters, in

Volunteer Spotlight: Jess

July 11, 2023

Meet Jess, a volunteer with Shelter Movers Southwestern Ontario!Jess started volunteering with Shelter Movers because she was passionate about making a difference in her community. Altruism has always been very important

SMNS Leadership Team

July 4, 2023

At Shelter Movers we are immensely proud of the exceptional group of leaders who guide and inspire our organization's vision, goals, and impactful initiatives. We are fortunate to have a