How you can support Nellie’s this holiday season
As the holidays approach, the women and children at Nellie’s are working toward stability, safety, and a fresh start. This time of year can be heavy for many — but…
How you can help Nellie’s build a community against gender-based violence
After 50 years, we wish we could say that Nellie’s wasn’t needed as much as ever. But it is. In Canada, 187 women and girls were killed by violence in…
Support Nellie’s at the 2025 Night Light Walk
On Thursday, October 23, join us for a 3km walk through the Beaches neighbourhood as part of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation’s Night Light Walk, with all proceeds going to…
From Shelter Resident’s Daughter to Shelter Worker: Cindy-May’s Story
When Cindy-May Dapaah was born, her mom, Mercy, had fled her partner and was living at Nellie’s. Now, almost 30 years later, Cindy-May is a member of our staff, working…
Join us at the Toronto Women in Action – Housing Symposium 2025
Want to learn more about the affordable housing crisis and how you can support housing advocacy in Toronto? On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Nellie’s will be hosting our first Toronto…
How to host an event in support of Nellie’s
Looking for a meaningful way to engage with and support the work we do here at Nellie’s? When you host a fundraising event in support of Nellie’s, you’re not only…
Back to school: How Nellie’s supports kids both in and out of the classroom
With summer starting to wind down, thousands of kids across Toronto are trying to make the most of these hot days before they’re back in the classroom — and the…
More Than a Roof: Helping Women Build New Lives
As the housing crisis deepens, Jade Boucher, one of our Transitional Housing Expansion (THX) program workers, knows firsthand how important it is to secure a safe living space for women…
Introducing our new Executive Director, Ingrid Graham
We’re thrilled to introduce Ingrid Graham as the new Executive Director of Nellie’s, effective July 1! Ingrid has been a driving force at Nellie’s for over nine years as our…
In memory of Vicki Trerise, co-founder of Nellie’s
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Vicki Trerise, one of the co-founders of Nellie’s. Over 50 years ago, Vicki, along with a group of women…