Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence.
About 66% of femicides were committed by an intimate partner, in addition to the 128,000 police-reported victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) in 2024, alone.
In Canada, home is the place that women and their children are most likely to experience violence. They face higher danger when attempting to leave an abusive household. Beyond the physical stress, they can also face financial and emotional barriers when attempting to flee with their belongings, their children, and their pets.
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We work carefully with local community members, shelters, policy, and referral agencies across the country to prioritize safety, privacy, and dignity at every stage. Volunteers, staff, and partners work together behind the scenes and directly with each survivor to ensure they never have to choose between their safety and everything they own. For many clients, a move with Shelter Movers is the turning point: the moment an exit plan becomes real, and the possibility of stability, healing, and independence comes into view.
Learn moreFor 10 years, Shelter Movers has given women and their families the strength they need to face to embrace a life free from abuse.
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