What is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday began in 2012 one simple idea, a day encouraging people to do good. Since then, it’s gained momentum all around the world. It happens every year after the massive shopping days, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s a time for us all to come together and participate in giving back. GivingTuesday […]
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Shelter Movers Ottawa has been around since October 2017. We started quite small, but grew really fast. When we hit 100 moves, it was a big celebration. Last year, when we held our gala, we were happy to have completed 250 moves. This year we’re on track to complete 500 moves. While this may be
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This year, more than any other has shown us that our homes have never been more important. Our mission at Shelter Movers is to ease the transition from an abusive home to a safe one. Our partner, Mortgage Professionals of Canada Foundation, also shares this goal. Their purpose is focused on improving shelter and housing
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As a psychology student at Simon Fraser University, the COVID-19 pandemic freed up a lot of time for Osmond Chong. Because of this, Osmond started looking for volunteer opportunities, which is when he found Shelter Movers. He has only been a volunteer mover for two to three months, but has already made a lasting impression
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As with any new chapter, acquiring the necessary capital to launch takes time and effort. COVID-19 presented new challenges, but also new opportunities for Shelter Movers Waterloo Region. With heavy quarantine restrictions in place, it’s been pretty difficult and often unsafe for many of us to travel. This is how the idea of holding an
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Shelter Movers Nova Scotia has been serving communities within the Halifax Regional Municipality since July 2019. The demand for our services is high within Nova Scotia and it has been our goal to expand our services to the rest of the province. A few weeks ago we expanded to a rural community on the south
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Since October 2017, Shelter Movers Ottawa has been helping women flee abusive homes. We work with community partners and businesses in Ottawa to ensure these women can leave their homes safely and take their belongings with them. Three years later, we’ve been able to complete nearly 500 moves. This is only possible because of our
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The global pandemic disproportionately affects women and our recovery plan must manage the impact of COVID-19 on women. To manage the impact, representation should be at the forefront of the recovery plan. COVID-19 affects every aspect of women’s lives and livelihoods and their concerns must be addressed in the pandemic recovery plan. Sweeping Career Regression
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While many volunteers are looking to make a difference in their community, one decided our cause was worth volunteering for across the globe. Meet Olena, a UI/UX and Graphic Designer based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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The Montréal Region chapter is the latest addition to the Shelter Movers family. Shelter Movers Montréal Region’s services have been offered since September 2020 in the greater Montréal area. Shelter Movers Montréal Region has received the support of several shelters and agencies that are delighted with the services being offered to survivors, such as the
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