Trigger Warning: This post illustrates a specific person’s experiences with gender-based violence. This may be triggering to some readers. My name is Grace Amore. I am a Bsc. Medical Sciences student at Dalhousie University and also an aspiring Black neurosurgeon. Volunteering with Shelter Movers has been a year-long journey, one I took as a step …
As we move into 2023, Shelter Movers Nova Scotia hopes to increase reach in province this year. When thinking about what she hopes SMNS will accomplish in 2023, Nova Scotia Chapter Director Jennifer O’Neil says more awareness and volunteers are key. As more awareness builds around our services more people will be able to flee …
School moved into full swing last week, and most families are thrilled to start their new school year. After two years of uncertainty, there is a sense of hopefulness in the air that things are finally starting to get back to normal. Gathering new school supplies, choosing the right outfits, and finding out if there …
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Jennifer O’Neil is a familiar face among the volunteers at Shelter Movers Nova Scotia. Her friendly smile can be easily spotted at local volunteer events and her charismatic leadership stands out during challenging moves. For many, it comes as no surprise that Jennifer has been appointed as the new Volunteer Service Manager for Shetler Movers …
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The housing crisis created many unfortunate consequences in Nova Scotia: people have been priced out of their apartments, their communities and even their province. Shelter Movers Nova Scotia and our shelter community partners witnessed another consequence – women and families fleeing abuse are forced to stay in shelters much longer than before because they can’t …
This Father’s Day, Shelter Movers Nova Scotia wishes to acknowledge some of the hardships that men face on the topic of abuse and intimate partner violence. It is important to note that women and girls are disproportionately affected by abuse and that the majority of our clients identify as female, however Shelter Movers mission is …
Unique Experiences of Male Survivors: A Lack of Visibility and Resources Read More »
What started out as one man working in the long distance moving industry and organizing labour for drivers nationwide, has become a full service moving business. Whether you are moving locally in the Halifax area, or within the Maritimes, Maritime Professional Movers will help make sure your move with them is affordable and stress-free. Maritime …
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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. …
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 …
The December 6th Fund provides micro-loans through the YWCA to women and children leaving abusive situations. Miia Suokonautio, Executive Director of the YWCA in Halifax, recently spoke about the impact of these loans on the Mainstreet NS with Jeff Douglas podcast. What Are the December 6th Fund Micro-Loans? The December 6th Fund provides interest-free micro-loans …
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