Shelter Movers News
Volunteering From Abroad: Olena’s Story
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.
Volunteer Profile: Stephanie’s Story
The ability to help women fleeing violence made Stephanie Ling want to get involved with Shelter Movers Vancouver. Starting with Shelter Movers Vancouver at its inception in 2018, she was
Volunteer Profile: Mauro’s Story
As a Ph.D. student studying evolution, Mauro Sugawara spends a lot of his time hitting the books. He wanted to do something in his free time that would be beneficial
Run Through Night Raises $14,710 to Benefit Women Leaving Gender-based Violence
On the summer solstice, most people sit around a bonfire or admire the evening sky from their backyard – but Peter Celler isn’t your average person. The mechanical engineer and
The Impact of COVID-19 on Violence Against Women and What Shelter Movers Is Doing About It
Rising tensions and fears caused by isolation measures enacted due to the pandemic have led to an increase in Violence Against Women (VAW) in Canada. Since the onset of the
Volunteer moving service helping women flee domestic abuse struggling to keep up with demand
An organization that helps women and children escape domestic abuse is struggling to keep up with demand. After launching in Toronto in 2016 and opening additional chapters in Vancouver and
Supporting Survivors During COVID-19 Panel Discussion
On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Shelter Movers hosted a panel discussion on the impacts that the global pandemic is having on gender-based violence in Canada, and what we can do to