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Read more about the article I can never forget what Nellie’s did for me

I can never forget what Nellie’s did for me

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:July 31, 2024
  • Post category:Social Justice and Advocacy

In 2005, when Christeen first came to Nellie’s, she had her 9-year-old son in tow and was pregnant with her second child. She had only been in Canada for a…

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Read more about the article Meet our new Child & Youth Program Team Lead

Meet our new Child & Youth Program Team Lead

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:July 31, 2024
  • Post category:Nellie's Staff

Every year, Nellie’s sees more children than women come through our shelter doors — that’s because when a mom flees violence, more than one child often comes with her. These…

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Read more about the article A Brief Look at Toronto’s Queer History

A Brief Look at Toronto’s Queer History

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:June 20, 2024
  • Post category:Special Holidays

Nellie's is a proud supporter of Toronto's queer community and has been active participants at Pride for many years. To celebrate this year's Pride Month, we're diving into some of…

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Read more about the article Nellie’s at Pride over the years

Nellie’s at Pride over the years

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:June 20, 2024
  • Post category:Special Holidays

This month and every month, Nellie's stands with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community here in Toronto and around the world. For years, we have proudly attended the Pride Parade and Dyke March,…

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Read more about the article Building kids’ confidence through our learn-to-bike program

Building kids’ confidence through our learn-to-bike program

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:May 28, 2024
  • Post category:Program Updates

Summer is finally in full swing here in Toronto, which for many of us means it’s time for outdoor pools, patio lunches, and walking or biking as much as possible.…

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Read more about the article Celebrating National AccessAbility Week

Celebrating National AccessAbility Week

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:May 16, 2024
  • Post category:Program Updates

Every year, starting on the last Sunday in May, Canadians celebrate National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) — an opportunity to recognize Canadians with disabilities, while also raising awareness of the need…

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Read more about the article Our weekly food program gets a brand-new home

Our weekly food program gets a brand-new home

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:April 18, 2024
  • Post category:Program Updates

At the end of January, our weekly food program moved to a new location inside the Kimbourne Park United Church in the East Danforth neighbourhood, and our team is feeling…

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Read more about the article “This can happen to anyone, in any neighbourhood”

“This can happen to anyone, in any neighbourhood”

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:March 28, 2024
  • Post category:Social Justice and Advocacy

Content warning: The following content contains intense descriptions of assault and violence that some readers may find distressing or triggering. On the warm July evening that her partner tried to…

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Read more about the article Celebrating International Women’s Day at Nellie’s
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Celebrating International Women’s Day at Nellie’s

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:March 27, 2024
  • Post category:Nellies50

Every year on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Women's Day — a day dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women, raising awareness about gender equality, and…

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Read more about the article 50 facts for 50 years of Nellie’s (part 2)

50 facts for 50 years of Nellie’s (part 2)

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:March 21, 2024
  • Post category:Nellies50

2023 marks 50 years since we first opened our doors. It is an incredible milestone, and a reminder of the shelter and support we have given to thousands of women…

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*Nellie’s affirms the inclusion of trans women and non-binary people in our vision of who we serve and support.

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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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