We’re passionate about establishing ourselves as a leader within the communities we serve by giving back. Marcus Lowe, Co-founder and President of Pockit Self Storage Whether due to space constraints, a lack of time to prepare, or simply being overwhelmed, Shelter Movers clients can be forced to leave belongings behind, further complicating an already stressful […]
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Moving can be incredibly stressful. Having to pack up your life into boxes and start somewhere new usually takes a lot of time and planning. However, survivors fleeing abusive situations often need to leave in a hurry. In many cases, this means packing only what they can carry. Sometimes, they don’t have a new home
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Some moves are more complicated than others – maybe it’s an unusually large move, or one that can only be completed during business hours. That’s where moving company partners can help, explains Stephanie Ling, Operations Manager for Shelter Movers Vancouver (SMV). “We usually only use moving company partners for low-risk moves. And we usually still
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Lanark County Interval House and Community Support (LCIH) was founded in 1978 after a Canada Works study found that women in Lanark County needed help to leave abusive partners. Members of the community banded together to build a space where survivors of abuse could find refuge. Since opening its doors in May of 1979, the
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When I found out that I had to move I was so worried. Then my support worker told me about Shelter Movers. They helped me so much, they were respectful and understood my anxiety. Not only did they move my stuff, they gave me a ride to my new place and I felt like a
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Trucks aren’t typically the stars of a story, but when it comes to Shelter Movers, they play a leading role. Trucks give Shelter Movers clients the chance to retain their belongings while transitioning to a new life and the importance of that, both economically and emotionally, can’t be overstated. That is why a strong partnership
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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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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to honour and celebrate your own mom than by also supporting a survivor of abuse make it to safety with her belongings and dignity intact. This year, Shelter Movers Ottawa is involved with two pretty amazing local organizations that are supporting us this Mother’s
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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.
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As a Realtor, DiAnne Masson-Yensen has always looked for ways to support the many women and children caught in the web of domestic violence. As a top 1% contributor to the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, an organization which provides funding to local women’s shelters, DiAnne discovered that more was needed. Her team regularly had clients who were moving
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