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It Should End With Us… But Will It?
Disclaimer: Discussions of Intimate Partner Violence and spoilers for the movie It Ends with Us ahead. As a survivor of Intimate Partner Violence, countless complexities impact one’s path to safety and healing. From the more tangible consequences of abuse, like a black eye or closely monitored DM inbox, to the less visible variables survivors encounter every
Supporting Survivors During COVID-19 Panel Discussion
On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Shelter Movers hosted a panel discussion on the impacts that the global pandemic is having on gender-based violence in Canada, and what we can do to
Volunteer Profile: Jessica’s Story
Update: Since this profile was originally published, Shelter Movers held a Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Party during National Volunteer Week 2020 to thank, acknowledge and celebrate the transformative work that Shelter
Volunteer Profile: Alyssa’s Story
Alyssa, a volunteer at Shelter Movers Greater Toronto, is truly a renaissance woman. When she isn’t earning a PhD in Health Services Research, she’s either volunteering at Shelter Movers or
Statement Regarding COVID 19
Shelter Movers continues to serve survivors in all chapters, including Greater Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Nova Scotia, Montreal, and Waterloo. For a detailed list of all of our procedural changes please
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