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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
Volunteer Profile: Mark’s Story
“I wear a suit on Bay Street on weekdays, and on weekends, I do this,” explains Mark, Lead Mover, Shelter Movers Toronto. Mark, a Vancouverite turned Torontonian, has been volunteering
Shelter Movers: Supporting our Communities
Violence against women is a pervasive societal problem that affects women from all socio-economic backgrounds. However, violence against women is not limited to intimate partner violence, although twenty percent of all
ED Marc Hull-Jacquin Receives Volunteer Toronto Legacy Award
Volunteer Toronto’s Legacy Awards celebrates 25 Toronto volunteers for their outstanding contributions to the community. From mentors to fundraisers to educators, the Awards shine a light on the unspoken heroes
February Helping Hands Spotlight: Moksha Yoga Danforth
This month’s Helping Hands Spotlight is to Moksha Yoga Danforth, who generously dedicated their February Karma Funds to Shelter Movers. We are extremely grateful for their heartfelt donation. Each Moksha
Reaching New Heights: Our 100th Move
Since our first move request back in June 2016, our numbers have quickly grown. With such a high demand for our services, we recently surpassed 100 move requests and we