“Toronto Mom Now” supports Moms at Nellie’s
Toronto Mom Now, a website for moms in the city, is launching soon and they are supporting moms at Nellie's by donating $1 for every person who signs up to their…
Learning is a treasure
"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere." Chinese Proverb Christine Demetriades (left) and her co-workers at the Region of Peel organized a back-to-school drive for the children…
Giving liberates the soul of the giver
"I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver." -Maya Angelou- Staff from eHealth Ontario donated backpacks and school supplies to the children at…
Donor Spotlight: The Miracle Movement
On Friday August 12th, The Miracle Movement, a group of young adults dedicated to giving back to their community, hosted "Lighters" a gala event at Shingar Banquet Hall. The night…
Shelter from the Storm Campaign supports shelters across the country
This spring, Canadians across the country came together in support of the Canadian Women's Foundation's Shelter from the Storm campaign. Funds were raised from radio-thons, BootCamp events in partnership with Goodlife Fitness,…
*Meet Team Nellie’s: Anna Von Frances*
Meet Anna Von Frances, founder and director of Pink Mafia, creator of GirlFight, and outspoken advocate for the women and children at Nellie's. Is this your first race? Yes Ma'am Why are you running…
Bike thank-you
Wow. We've had such an extraordinary amount of support for our Bike Sharing Program that we now have enough bikes for all the women and children at Nellie's! Thank you…
Enjoying summer around the city
Last week the children at Nellie's had a wonderful time exploring the city. Take a look at what they were up to: Taking a nice cool dip in the water…
A perfect day
"You have not lived a perfect day, even though you have earned your money, unless you have done something for someone who will never be able to repay you." -Ruth Smeltzer,…
*Meet Team Nellie’s: Patti Shaughnessy*
Meet Patti Shaughnessy, Nellie's Volunteer and long-distance walker. Is this your first race? No Why are you walking for Nellie's? After many years of admiring what Nellie’s s provides for…