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Natural Disasters & GBV

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

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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 most recent months wildfires and major flooding. Amidst the chaos and devastation, there is another hidden crisis that also requires immediate attention: gender based violence […]

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

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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 keep up with loved ones, make new connections, and stay up to date on global current events. For most people, engaging with social media is

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Partner Spotlight: Pockit Self Storage

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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 of time to prepare, or simply being overwhelmed, Shelter Movers clients can be forced to leave belongings behind, further complicating an already stressful

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

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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 rate of women and girls killed by violence involving a male accused than the yearly national average. These concerning numbers were particularly prevalent in

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Recognizing Pride Month at Shelter Movers

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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 orientation, sexual identity, age, race, ethnicity, race, disability, education, or any other distinguishing character or trait.  The effect of intimate partner violence on 2SLGBTQI+ communities

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

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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 Together, presented by Weston Wood Solutions. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we greatly exceeded our fundraising goal, raising over $386,000! As part of

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