How our Children’s Program supports kids with complex needs
When six-year-old Henry* first arrived at Nellie’s with his mother, he had a lot of restless and unfocused energy. “The other kids couldn’t even match his energy,” explains Adheena Jose,…
Why Nellie’s is expanding prevention work to include boys
Both in our shelter and through our community outreach, empowerment is at the core of everything Nellie’s does — teaching women and their children how to build self-confidence, build knowledge,…
How Nellie’s weaves empowerment through every program
Since 2022, Nellie’s has proudly offered empowerment self-defense programs for both women and children as part of our work to end gender-based violence. Over time, however, we’ve recognized the importance…
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…
How we’re teaching women to be their own housing advocates
Earlier this year, the Nellie’s team rebooted one of our long-standing outreach programs: Toronto Women in Action (TWA). Centered around housing advocacy, the program focuses on teaching Toronto women how…
One year in our food program’s new home: How it’s grown, and what’s next
In January 2024, our weekly food program moved to a new location inside the Kimbourne Park United Church in the East Danforth neighbourhood, and we’ve been thrilled with how this…
Building kids’ confidence through our learn-to-bike program
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.…
Celebrating National AccessAbility Week
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…
Our weekly food program gets a brand-new home
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…
Providing support through our Senior Socialization program
Launched in November 2022, the Senior Socialization program at Nellie’s is one of the newest ways that we’re continuing to look outside our shelter walls and be a force for…