In domestic violence situations, a disproportionate number of women who were reporting violence against them, instead have found themselves facing criminal charges. At Nellie’s we recognize and understand that the…
Board member profile: Meet Suzanne Johnson working to improve social justice for all Suzanne Johnson is a single mother to seven-year-old Tate who lives with special needs, a criminal defense…
Nellie’s Board of Directors is comprised of incredible women in our community who are passionate about ending violence against women and children. At our AGM in September, Charrissa Klander, our…
New Strategic Plan helps Nellie’s take brave steps towards the future Our job at Nellie’s is to make sure the most vulnerable people in our society don’t fall through the…
What back-to-school season means for a child living at Nellie’s Currently there are about 10 kids living at Nellie’s. Each one of them will be heading back to school in…
For a woman experiencing violence, leaving her situation is often a difficult decision. Now imagine that same woman lives with a disability; leaving that same situation can feel like something…
Government invests $12 million but additional funds still needed: On July 15, the Ontario Government announced a capital investment of $12 million to Nellie’s Shelter, making it possible for us…
Every woman who arrives at Nellie’s Shelter is welcomed and cared for. Her immediate needs are met as quickly as possible – this could mean finding her a warm meal,…
As huge crowds converged on downtown Toronto for Canada’s largest pride weekend, Nellie’s played a part in the joyful celebrations. All weekend long, Nellie’s had a bright and cheery booth…
Nellie’s had a storage problem. Brighter Together built a solution In recent years, Nellie’s has seen a dramatic shift in demographics — more women are arriving with their children to…
