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Free moving service for women fleeing abuse now in Ottawa

There are many obstacles facing women who decide to leave abusive relationships, and one of them is figuring out how to move their belongings out quickly while staying safe. To address this problem, Marc Hull-Jaquin started a non-profit called Shelter Movers in his Toronto basement two years ago, while he was on paternity leave. “Any morning that you find in Ottawa,

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Strigberger Brown Armstrong Flies with Shelter Movers

TORONTO, March 13, 2018 /insPRESS/ – On March 8, 2018, Strigberger Brown Armstrong LLP hosted its launch party in Toronto’s Distillery District. In coordination with their partnership charity Shelter Movers, the firm’s lawyers and staff took the opportunity to celebrate International Women’s Day and introduce themselves to the industry. “The event was amazing,” said Lisa

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Discover How Shelter Movers Toronto Helps Abuse Survivors Rebuild Their Lives

When we first learned about The Shelter Movers of Toronto, we were amazed by what they do. Something as simple as helping survivors of abuse safely move out of a home and store their items while in transition can easily be forgotten. We wanted to feature their story as they are providing a vital service for

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Shelter Movers: Charity reconnects women fleeing domestic violence with belongings

When Gail Parker decided to flee an abusive relationship earlier this year, she figured she‘d gain some freedom and safety, but lose a lot of her stuff. “How am I going to replace baby pictures?” the mother of three remembered asking herself. “The momma day cards and all the Christmas cards and the necklaces they

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Family of murdered Toronto doctor raises awareness for…

BY GINELLA MASSA Original Source: http://toronto.citynews.ca/2016/12/09/family-murdered-toronto-doctor-raises-awareness-charity-helps-women-crisis/ The family of a Toronto doctor murdered last week is using the tragic incident to raise funds and awareness for a charity that helps women in crisis. Dr. Elana Fric’s body was found strangled and beaten last Thursday; her husband, neurologist Mohammed Shamji has been charged with first degree murder.

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Why Shelter Movers Is The One Organization You Need To Know Today

Marc Hull-Jacquin is in the business of changing lives. He’s the founder and executive director of The Shelter Movers of Toronto, a non-profit that offers moving services to women leaving abusive homes. But on top of offering trucks and moving boxes to women in abusive situations, the non-profit moving service also offers emotional and physical support

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SMT Founder Marc Hull-Jacquin to Receive 2017 Volunteer Toronto Legacy Award

Volunteer Toronto’s annual Legacy Awards formally recognize the time and effort of volunteer superstars who contribute to making Toronto a better place. We are extremely proud to announce that this year, Shelter Movers founder Marc Hull-Jacquin is an official recipient of the award. Marc and other recipients will be presented with the award at a

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