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 …
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 …
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 …
Common emotional abuse tactics: recognizing the signs and seeking support Read More »
Crucial Support Services for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Now Available in Lanark County Ottawa, Ontario – Shelter Movers, a national, volunteer-powered charity that provides free moving and storage to people experiencing abuse, have just expanded their services to Lanark County. Join Shelter Movers for SoupShare at the Carleton Place Canoe Club on November 17 from …
Shelter Movers Hosts SoupShare to Celebrate Expansion into Lanark County Read More »
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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According to Statistics Canada, 44% of women who have been in an intimate partner relationship have experienced some form of abuse. For Indigenous populations, that number jumps to 61%. There has been an increase in dialogue about the many faces of abuse, including psychological, emotional, physical, verbal, sexual, and financial. However, there are still forms …
Paul Huyer is a familiar face among the Shelter Movers Greater Toronto (SMGT) community. Since joining SMGT in November 2020, Paul has volunteered for over 400 hours – and counting, in both a Lead Mover and Move Coordinator capacity! Since his very first move, Paul has shown such enthusiasm to help others and an eagerness …
School moved into full swing last week, and most families are thrilled to start their new school year. After two years of uncertainty, there is a sense of hopefulness in the air that things are finally starting to get back to normal. Gathering new school supplies, choosing the right outfits, and finding out if there …
Back to Safety—Back to School from an Abusive Home Read More »
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