Nellie’s at Pride 2012
We had such a wonderful weekend participating in Pride! It was so fun to be out in the community, celebrating with the women and children at Nellie's. On Saturday we…
Interview with SlutWalk Organizer Colleen Westendorf.
This week we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to speak with Colleen Westendorf, one of the organizers of SlutWalk. As most of us know, SlutWalk began in 2011…
A Mother’s Story: Lorrie
The tipping point was the day she couldn't afford a bus ticket because he controlled all the bank accounts. For several months Lorrie had desperately contemplated ways to move her…
May Day of Action: Status For All
On Monday May 1st, Nellie's participated in the May Day of Action: Status for All organized by No One Is Illegal. This event was part of a world-wide movement to…
No One Asks For It – Wear Purple on May 4th
On Friday, May 4th, 2012 thousands of supporters across Canada will be wearing purple in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month! In its second year, this exciting and simple social…
Nellie McClung and the Famous Five
People often ask us the history of our name “Nellie’s Women’s Shelter.” In 1973, when Nellie’s was founded by a group of women activists, including June Callwood, they chose to…
International Women’s Day Blog Series Begins
Today marks the one-week countdown to International Women's Day! International Women's Day is important at Nellie's because it offers us an opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the great strides…
Shafia Murder Trial Conclusion
This weekend marked the long awaited conclusion of one of the most highly profiled cases of violence against women in our country. Zainab Shafia 19, Sahar Shafia 17, Getti Shafia 13,…
16 Days to End Gender Violence Begins Today
Today, November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In Ontario, November is recognized as Women Abuse Prevention Month. While those of us at Nellie's,…
The Miracle is that I had the Courage to start
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." -John Bingham- Thank you Jennifer, Patti, Brian, Maurizio, Pedro, Suzi, Diane, Kathy, and…