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Intergenerational Traumas and Its Impact
Many individuals have experienced trauma in their lives, however, not many people are aware of intergenerational trauma and its effects which can be transferred from one generation to the next. Intergenerational trauma is referred to as trauma that is passed down from survivors to their children. For example, a survivor who went through a traumatic
Partner Spotlight: Pockit Self Storage
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,
New moving service for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Launching in Calgary & Edmonton this summer
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
Recognizing Pride Month at Shelter Movers
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
Anna Maria Tremonti helps Shelter Movers Greater Toronto gala raise over $386,000!
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
Survivor Voices: Teresa
*Teresa is a pseudonym to protect the identity of the survivor. Teresa is at a place in her journey where chatting through email feels most comfortable. She wants to help
Survivor Voices: “Lana”
*Lana is a pseudonym to protect the identity of the survivor. Looking out the window, it’s raining again. It feels like weeks since we’ve seen the sun, but maybe it’s