For survivors of abuse, moving is often impossible: the cost of trucks and storage, the risk of being tracked, and the fear of leaving behind children’s belongings or documents trap people in violent homes when they are most ready to flee. With rising gender‑based violence rates and a housing crisis across the country, many are forced to stay in shelters or unsafe housing because there is no safe, affordable way to move.
Shelter Movers provides free, trauma‑informed moving and storage exclusively for survivors of gender‑based and family violence, by referral from shelters and community partners. Trained volunteers and local businesses deliver urgent exits, escorted storage visits to recover belongings, and resettlement moves, covering costs so survivors can leave safely with their belongings and dignity intact.
Your gift powers the trucks, storage units, training, and coordination that turn a dangerous move into a safe transition for a family fleeing abuse. Every dollar helps mobilize volunteers, expand services to communities with high rates of violence, and ensure that when a survivor is ready to leave, lack of money or logistics is never the reason they have to stay.
provides volunteers and clients with an essential resource pack of moving supplies.
supports storage costs for a family to keep their personal belongings safe while they rebuild their lives.
covers the cost of a moving truck rental, including gas and insurance, to get a family to safety.
is what it takes to sponsor the direct moving costs for 1 survivor and their family fleeing violence.
