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Christina Veira, The Bartender Philanthropist

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:March 22, 2017
  • Post category:Volunteers

In the last few months, it feels like a lot has changed, leaving some of us feeling pretty overwhelmed about the world around us. We kick off Season 4 by…

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Your Donation Can Change Lives

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:January 17, 2017
  • Post category:Fundraising Appeals

By Terry PrevostAt about five or six years of age our parents separated and our mother became our primary caregiver. We bounced around for a while staying with various relatives…

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Thank You!

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:January 13, 2017
  • Post category:Special Holidays

We would like to thank all of you for you kindness and generosity in supporting us over the year. We had Sparks, Brownies and students creating shoeboxes and backpacks for…

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OAITH Femicide Lit

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:December 7, 2016
  • Post category:In Memoriam

November 26th 2015 -  November 25th 2016  Section 1: Femicide is commonly defined as the intentional murder of women because they are women[1]. Broader definitions can include any killings of…

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Thanksgiving at Nellie’s!

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:October 18, 2016
  • Post category:Women's Programs

On Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, Thanksgiving brunch was held for the residents at Nellie's. We had an array of breakfast and pasty items for the women and children to feast…

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Province Ends Child Support Clawback

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:June 29, 2016
  • Post category:News

As part of Ontario's ongoing work to reform income security and combat child poverty, the province is ending the clawback of child support payments from social assistance Read more below:…

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This is How our Garden Grows!

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:June 1, 2016
  • Post category:Uncategorized

A huge Thank You to the sponsors, donors and all who supported and participated in this event!  Here are women’s quotes from the Gardening program on Saturday, May 21, 2016.…

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Donor Recognition Event 2016

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:May 17, 2016
  • Post category:Events

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS On May 12, 2016 Nellie`s held its annual donor recognition event, at the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, to thank our loyal donors and volunteers for their…

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Fran Odette: Scholar & Accessibility Advocate

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:March 10, 2016
  • Post category:Social Justice and Advocacy

By: Brooke Downey (Women In Toronto Politics) The third woman we are highlighting in our Toronto the Just series is Fran Odette (1962-). We are honouring Odette for her lifelong commitment to…

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Roots of Her Story

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:March 1, 2016
  • Post category:Women's Programs

Last night at our Women Experiencing Abuse and Violence Group, participants were asked to share the different words that make up their personal story. Together, the women created this tree…

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Nellie’s acknowledges our organization is situated in Tkarón:to (Ta-kar-on-toe) which is located on the traditional lands of the Mississauga (Missi-Sog-A), the Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-nah-bay), the Haudenosaunee (Ho-deh-no-show-nee), the Chippewa (Chi-puh-waa), the Huron (Hur-on), and many other Indigenous Peoples. Read our full land acknowledgement here.

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