Joel Ceausu – The Suburban LJI Reporter
As part of the 12 Days of action against Gender Violence running until December 6, SHELTER MOVERS has launched its new campaign ‘’Let’s act on precariousness, let’s fight against gender violence ‘’ to raise awareness of women’s socio-economic conditions and the impact of gender-based violence.
SHELTER MOVERS is a Canada-wide, volunteer-driven charitable organization that provides free moving and storage services to families fleeing violence. Since its inception in 2020, over 500 moves have been completed in Quebec alone. It’s the only service of its kind in Quebec. In collaboration with local businesses and community agencies, the organization supports people who want to break the cycle of violence and overcome the financial obstacles preventing them from leaving abusive environments.
Prominent Quebecers will participate in the campaign’s flagship event, which will take place on December 4. Singer-songwriter Laurence Jalbert will give a lecture, which will be preceded by a panel discussion. Moderator Janine Ross will lead the panel, which will also include former Minister of Status of Women Christine St-Pierre, Annick Brazeau (President of the Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de la violence conjugale) and Anuradha Dugal (Vice President, Community Initiatives at the Canadian Women’s Foundation).
” When you are transitioning to a life without violence, you often leave everything behind. A service like « SHELTER MOVERS » which provides, thanks to volunteers, free moving and storage services, is a game changer and a huge impact said Jalbert who is inviting Quebecers to support, financially or voluntarily, the activities of organizations that work with women and children in difficulty. Anyone interested in attending the online panel is invited to register on the campaign page: https://mailchi.mp/transitseco…