National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Nellie’s
Every year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for all Canadians to recognize the ongoing trauma caused by residential schools, and honour the children…
Thank you, Dale Yurka, for your dedication to Nellie’s
Nellie’s board member Dale Yurka first learned about Nellie’s when she was trying to find somewhere to donate her old couch. “I learned that there was a shelter named Nellie’s,…
Back-to-school time: What it means for the kids at Nellie’s
Back-to-school season is here again, which means thousands of kids across Toronto are getting ready to head into new classes, meet new teachers, and make new friends. But for the…
A message from Executive Director Jyoti Singh
This year marks 50 years since Nellie’s first opened its doors — and while it’s bittersweet for an organization like ours to be just as necessary now as it was…
Thank you, Erin Pollon, for your dedication to Nellie’s
15 years ago, Erin Pollon moved to Toronto from Ottawa and decided to run in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon to get to know her new city. She looked through a…
Meet Emily McClung: The great-granddaughter of Nellie’s namesake, Nellie McClung
Fifty years ago, a group of women activists realized that in the city of Toronto there were only 40 beds available for homeless women and over 400 beds for homeless…
Honour Pride Month all year round
Pride Month is in full swing across the city of Toronto and in many major cities around the world. With a jam-packed calendar of events throughout June (including the Pride…
Meet Margaret Bryce, one of Nellie’s earliest board members
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…
Leave a lasting impact: Support Nellie’s through your will
At Nellie’s, we’re eternally grateful for our amazing community of generous donors. From hardworking businesses to selfless individuals, Nellie’s is stronger because of every single person who has supported us…
Meet Neda Zanjani: One of Nellie’s newest board members
Like so many of us, Neda Zanjani found herself becoming more reflective during the COVID-19 pandemic. While she spent more time at home, she began to think more about her…
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