In recent years, social media discourse has started to shift the public conversation on sexual assault. Everyday, new posts go up reinforcing the idea that sexual violence is not a result of how a woman acts or dresses, but the actions of predators. However, despite societal changes that are starting to emphasize men’s culpability for …
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This Father’s Day, Shelter Movers Nova Scotia wishes to acknowledge some of the hardships that men face on the topic of abuse and intimate partner violence. It is important to note that women and girls are disproportionately affected by abuse and that the majority of our clients identify as female, however Shelter Movers mission is …
Unique Experiences of Male Survivors: A Lack of Visibility and Resources Read More »
Making the decision to leave an abusive situation can be hard, but figuring out how to leave can be even harder. If you’re thinking of leaving an abusive relationship or know someone who needs help, there are local Indigenous-focused programs that can help. Check out the list below for free or low-cost assistance with housing, …
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Get to know our regional partner, Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) At Shelter Movers Waterloo Region, we work with a number of partner organizations to support families experiencing abuse throughout the region. One such partner organization is the Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC), whose mission is based on using an intersectional feminist approach to transform …
Community Spotlight: Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region Read More »
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 locally in the Halifax area, or within the Maritimes, Maritime Professional Movers will help make sure your move with them is affordable and stress-free. Maritime …
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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 National Zakat Foundation, the organization provides shelter to women and their children fleeing violence. [Zakat, meaning “to cleanse,” is one of the five pillars of …
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 relatively low cost of living. However, as the region continues to grow exponentially, it’s becoming increasingly expensive and many residents are being priced out of …
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 scenes. The term is used in the legal system to describe extensive litigation or conflict between parents that happens during the course of a separation …
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 in foster care. Those early group sessions held evenings around a kitchen table led to the creation of The Life Line Society, which opened Burnaby’s …
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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 volunteer-based organization that provides moving and storage services at no cost to women and children experiencing abuse, we are dedicated to providing an environment …
Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Trailblazers That Inspire Us Read More »
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