Shelter Movers Blog
‘Project Willow’ outlines the reality of gender-based violence against women experiencing homelessness
A recent report co-authored by YW Kitchener-Waterloo (YWKW), the longest-serving and largest social services organization for women and youth in the region, Coalition of Muslim Women, and Community Justice Initiatives, is part of Project Willow, a study depicting violence against women in the Waterloo Region. The study highlights the fact that 92 per cent of
What you should know about gender-based violence in rural communities
Violence against women is pervasive and can happen to women anywhere and of any background, although some women are at greater risk. In previous posts, we’ve discussed the importance of
Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Trailblazers That Inspire Us
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
Partner Spotlight: Emera Incorporated
From a single electric utility in Nova Scotia, Emera has grown into an energy leader, serving more than 2.5 million customers in Canada, the US, and the Caribbean. Emera is
Vicarious Trauma in the VAW Field
One of the most remarkable abilities that humans have is the capacity for empathy. For individuals working or volunteering in the field of gender-based violence, empathy is a key factor
Moving to Safety: A Partnership between YWCA and Shelter Movers
Lisa Rupert, Vice President of Housing and Violence Prevention for the YWCA Metro Vancouver, remembers when she first heard about Shelter Movers. “It was back in 2018 that I got an email
Why Not Everyone Loves Valentine’s Day
Whether we’re walking through the grocery store, watching TV, or scrolling through Instagram, every year in February we are bombarded with happy couples, roses, heart-shaped treats, and all other symbols