Blog Posts

Social Media: A double edged sword for survivors of intimate partner violence

June 19, 2023

In today’s world it’s never been easier to connect with others and share your life experiences. Social media has deeply ingrained itself into our everyday lives: improving our ability to

Partner Spotlight: Pockit Self Storage

June 5, 2023

https://youtu.be/GBJaydbevcg We’re passionate about establishing ourselves as a leader within the communities we serve by giving back. Marcus Lowe, Co-founder and President of Pockit Self Storage Whether due to space constraints, a lack

New moving service for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Launching in Calgary & Edmonton this summer

June 2, 2023

Established in 2016, Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization that supports survivors of violence by facilitating their transition to a safer life. From 2018-2022, Alberta consistently has a higher

Recognizing Pride Month at Shelter Movers

May 29, 2023

June marks Pride Month in Canada, an opportunity to bring awareness to issues faced by 2SLGBTQI+ communities. At Shelter Movers, we support and respect all survivors regardless of gender, sexual

Anna Maria Tremonti helps Shelter Movers Greater Toronto gala raise over $386,000!

May 23, 2023

On May 10th, 2023, the Shelter Movers Greater Toronto (SMGT) team and community came together for one of Shelter Movers’ most ambitious fundraisers to date: A Moving Affair • Building

Survivor Voices: Teresa

May 11, 2023

*Teresa is a pseudonym to protect the identity of the survivor. Teresa is at a place in her journey where chatting through email feels most comfortable. She wants to help other

Survivor Voices: "Lana"

May 8, 2023

*Lana is a pseudonym to protect the identity of the survivor.Looking out the window, it’s raining again. It feels like weeks since we’ve seen the sun, but maybe it’s just

The Canadian-made Signal That Can Save Lives

May 8, 2023

In November 2021, a 16-year-old American girl was kidnapped in North Carolina. She was rescued two states away, in Kentucky, in part because of a simple hand gesture she had

Partner Spotlight: BigSteelBox

April 24, 2023

Moving can be incredibly stressful. Having to pack up your life into boxes and start somewhere new usually takes a lot of time and planning. However, survivors fleeing abusive situations

Why you should volunteer at Shelter Movers

April 20, 2023

As a volunteer-powered organization, we learn a lot about the varied benefits of volunteering and why our volunteers enjoy donating their time. Benefits of volunteering range from increased physical activity, creating

SMNS: For the Good of Our Community Fund

April 14, 2023

Shelter Movers Nova Scotia is a charitable volunteer powered organization that provides moving and storage services free of charge to individuals and families fleeing abuse and violence. We just completed 600

SMV Volunteer Spotlight: “Sam”

April 3, 2023

I could have used their services. Like many people in the spring of 2020, Sam, a faculty member at Douglas College, found her life turned upside down due to the pandemic.