Shelter Movers Greater Toronto has experienced much growth since 2016. Starting in downtown Toronto, we now have official extensions in York and Peel regions. This allows us to dedicate resources to those specific communities, increasing our capacity to serve more survivors. We were able to do this through leaders in these communities introducing us to …
There’s no place like home during the holidays, or at least that’s what they say. For some, the holidays include great food, classic movies, music, and quality time with family and friends – but for others, the holidays are wrought with stress, emotional triggers, and violence. According to Statistics Canada, over the past 5 years …
Paul Huyer is a familiar face among the Shelter Movers Greater Toronto (SMGT) community. Since joining SMGT in November 2020, Paul has volunteered for over 400 hours – and counting, in both a Lead Mover and Move Coordinator capacity! Since his very first move, Paul has shown such enthusiasm to help others and an eagerness …
In recent years, social media discourse has started to shift the public conversation on sexual assault. Everyday, new posts go up reinforcing the idea that sexual violence is not a result of how a woman acts or dresses, but the actions of predators. However, despite societal changes that are starting to emphasize men’s culpability for …
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When the term “high conflict” is used to characterize a divorce making its way through the court system, it can often be a mask for what is happening behind the scenes. The term is used in the legal system to describe extensive litigation or conflict between parents that happens during the course of a separation …
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. …
One of the most remarkable abilities that humans have is the capacity for empathy. For individuals working or volunteering in the field of gender-based violence, empathy is a key factor in providing proper support and comfort to survivors. But while a strong sense of empathy can have many benefits, it can have certain drawbacks as …
People experiencing gender-based violence (GBV) face many barriers in leaving an abusive relationship. From fear of retaliation to financial and societal pressures, a variety of factors can complicate this already difficult situation. Although anti-GBV organizations are on the frontline of providing support to those experiencing abuse and alleviating these concerns, there is still significant work …
When Lorna Buchanan was looking for a way to give back during the pandemic, she decided to do some research. After visiting the city of Toronto’s website, she came away with a couple options. She discovered Shelter Movers last April, and the rest is history. Since then, she has been a volunteer on over 30 …
On November 18, Shelter Movers Greater Toronto celebrated their extension into Peel Region with a community launch event. Shelter Movers staff, volunteers, and community gathered at the BraeBen Golf Course in Missisauga to acknowledge the work that has gone into the recent expansion of the Shelter Movers Greater Toronto chapter. Regional councillors, local MPs and …
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