What started out as one man working in the long distance moving industry and organizing labour for drivers nationwide, has become a full service moving business. Whether you are moving
Nisa Homes opened its first transition house seven years ago with a mission to “create the opportunity of ‘home’ for domestic abuse violence survivors across Canada.” A project of the
Mother's Day is just around the corner and what better way to honour and celebrate your own mom than by also supporting a survivor of abuse make it to safety
In the last several years, Waterloo Region has been one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario, largely due to the region offering residents a high quality of life and
When the term “high conflict” is used to characterize a divorce making its way through the court system, it can often be a mask for what is happening behind the
At Shelter Movers, we provide survivor-centred moving and storage services to people fleeing abuse. It’s incredibly important that our clients know that, while they go through a difficult and transitional
The story of Burnaby’s Dixon Transition Society begins nearly five decades ago, in 1973, when three women – all healthcare professionals – started a counselling program for parents with children
Violence against women is pervasive and can happen to women anywhere and of any background, although some women are at greater risk. In previous posts, we've discussed the importance of
March marks International Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating women’s past and present accomplishments, and shining light on the challenges and obstacles women continue to face today. As a
From a single electric utility in Nova Scotia, Emera has grown into an energy leader, serving more than 2.5 million customers in Canada, the US, and the Caribbean. Emera is
One of the most remarkable abilities that humans have is the capacity for empathy. For individuals working or volunteering in the field of gender-based violence, empathy is a key factor
Lisa Rupert, Vice President of Housing and Violence Prevention for the YWCA Metro Vancouver, remembers when she first heard about Shelter Movers. “It was back in 2018 that I got an email
