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Celebrating three years of meals delivered with Lumentum
April 21st marks the three-year anniversary of Shelter Movers Ottawa’s (SMO) unique partnership with Lumentum.
27 March 2023

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Bringing Shelter Movers to Your Community
Shelter Movers Greater Toronto has experienced much growth since 2016. Starting in downtown Toronto, we
20 March 2023

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Shining the spotlight on gender-based and intimate partner violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) are characterized by stalking, sexual and physical
6 March 2023

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Grace Amore’s Manifesto
Trigger Warning: This post illustrates a specific person’s experiences with gender-based violence. This may be
27 February 2023
“Gender-based violence is a pervasive social problem affecting every socio-economic group across Canada. Silence on the issue helps abuse persist. Fortunately, community organizations like Shelter Movers are having a positive impact on communities every day.”

“With an energetic kid, strained financially and scared, [Shelter Movers] removed so much worry and allowed me to start my life with my child sooner than I expected.”

"For your amazing kindness, good cheer, and efficiency, I'm filled with gratitude. You helped significantly to reduce worry for my daughter during an extremely stressful time -- I feel like my own sense of community, and hers, have been strengthened immeasurably."

“Gender-based violence is so common, this is work that needs to be done. As a volunteer, you know that when you’re driving off in that empty cargo van, our clients get to start a new chapter in their lives.”

“Domestic abuse is a reality in Canada for too many women and their children. [...] I was so deeply touched to meet the team at Shelter Movers, which helps women transition to shelters - but also into new homes, new lives and newly found freedom. [...]”

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