Shelter Movers News
Introducing Erica More, Shelter Movers Nova Scotia’s New Chapter Director
Erica, welcome to the Shelter Movers team! Why don’t you tell us a bit about yourself? I grew up in London, Ontario with my parents, older sister, 2 cats, a dog and a horse. I also lived in Lennoxville, Québec, and Toronto, Ontario before moving to Halifax. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology and
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
Nonprofit helping women flee abusive households moves into Vancouver
For many women, finding the courage—and resources—to leave an abusive relationship is a daunting task. But one volunteer-driven organization is hoping it can make the move easier for victims of
‘The need is great’: Volunteer group aims to help women move out of abusive homes
When Brian Vidler read an article about an organization in Toronto that offers free moving services to women fleeing abuse, he knew he needed to do something — so he
New Ottawa group helps people escape domestic abuse — by moving them for free
When he threatened to kill her, her husband was standing in the kitchen holding a knife. The young woman fled, desperately climbing onto the roof of her Toronto home, looking
Shelter Movers is two years old – Metro Morning with Matt Galloway
For women leaving abusive relationships, sometimes getting help with moving can be as important as emotional support. That’s what Shelter Movers does. A year after the Toronto non-profit was born,
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