Meet Yvonne! Yvonne is a Mover with SMWR. In her role, she helps with packing and storing a client’s belongings on a move. She joined Shelter Movers after wanting to become more involved in the Kitchener-Waterloo community. “When I read about Shelter Movers I didn’t know that this was a service that many people needed and it […]
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There’s no place like home during the holidays, or at least that’s what they say. For some, the holidays include great food, classic movies, music, and quality time with family and friends – but for others, the holidays are wrought with stress, emotional triggers, and violence. According to Statistics Canada, over the past 5 years
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How do we recognize the signs that someone is in need of help? Someone who suffers from abuse can look like any one of us, no matter age, gender, race, religion, or background. Toxic behaviors can come in many different forms and may often build up or get worse over time. It can be broken
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Some moves are more complicated than others – maybe it’s an unusually large move, or one that can only be completed during business hours. That’s where moving company partners can help, explains Stephanie Ling, Operations Manager for Shelter Movers Vancouver (SMV). “We usually only use moving company partners for low-risk moves. And we usually still
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Lanark County Interval House and Community Support (LCIH) was founded in 1978 after a Canada Works study found that women in Lanark County needed help to leave abusive partners. Members of the community banded together to build a space where survivors of abuse could find refuge. Since opening its doors in May of 1979, the
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Every year from November 25 – December 10, we observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Marking its 31th anniversary in 2022, this global campaign is an opportunity to speak up and call out for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. During these 16 days, governments, international organizations and
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November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. At Shelter Movers, we believe that every individual has a role to play in ending gender-based violence. 44% of women in Canada have experienced some form of intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetimes. When women and children experience abuse in the home, there is often nowhere for them
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Shelter Movers Greater Moncton is extremely grateful to Gary Mitton for his financial donation. People like Gary allow Shelter Movers to expand across Canada and open new chapters/locations thereby allowing us to positively impact even more women and children. Take a read to learn more about Gary, his ties to Moncton, and why he strongly
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At Shelter Movers Waterloo Region, the majority of the individuals we support have experienced some form of emotional abuse. Many abusers may use subtle tactics before eventually building to more persistent abusive behaviours. Emotional abuse involves attempts to frighten, control or isolate an individual, and may also include threats of violence directed toward you or
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When I found out that I had to move I was so worried. Then my support worker told me about Shelter Movers. They helped me so much, they were respectful and understood my anxiety. Not only did they move my stuff, they gave me a ride to my new place and I felt like a
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