Nisa Homes opened its first transition house seven years ago with a mission to “create the opportunity of ‘home’ for domestic abuse violence survivors across Canada.” A project of the National Zakat Foundation, the organization provides shelter to women and their children fleeing violence. [Zakat, meaning “to cleanse,” is one of the five pillars of […]
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to honour and celebrate your own mom than by also supporting a survivor of abuse make it to safety with her belongings and dignity intact. This year, Shelter Movers Ottawa is involved with two pretty amazing local organizations that are supporting us this Mother’s
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In the last several years, Waterloo Region has been one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario, largely due to the region offering residents a high quality of life and relatively low cost of living. However, as the region continues to grow exponentially, it’s becoming increasingly expensive and many residents are being priced out of
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When the term “high conflict” is used to characterize a divorce making its way through the court system, it can often be a mask for what is happening behind the scenes. The term is used in the legal system to describe extensive litigation or conflict between parents that happens during the course of a separation
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At Shelter Movers, we provide survivor-centred moving and storage services to people fleeing abuse. It’s incredibly important that our clients know that, while they go through a difficult and transitional time, their belongings are safe. Moving is a stressful time for anyone, and the additional barriers and fear that survivors face only compounds the worry.
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The story of Burnaby’s Dixon Transition Society begins nearly five decades ago, in 1973, when three women – all healthcare professionals – started a counselling program for parents with children in foster care. Those early group sessions held evenings around a kitchen table led to the creation of The Life Line Society, which opened Burnaby’s
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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 using an intersectional lens when looking at the affects of gender-based violence, specifically in the context of systemic racism. This post will look at the
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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 a volunteer-based organization that provides moving and storage services at no cost to women and children experiencing abuse, we are dedicated to providing an environment
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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 proud to operate throughout Atlantic Canada, including Nova Scotia Power, Emera Newfoundland & Labrador, Emera Energy and Emera New Brunswick. For nearly 15 years, Emera’s
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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 in providing proper support and comfort to survivors. But while a strong sense of empathy can have many benefits, it can have certain drawbacks as
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