Healing, belonging, and pride: How Nellie’s supports 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors
This month and every month, Nellie’s stands proudly with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community here in Toronto and around the world. Our work is grounded in a vision where every woman —…
Help Nellie’s fight the gender-based violence epidemic
Every November, we honour National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Canada, as well as Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario. At Nellie’s we believe that ending gender-based violence begins with…
I can never forget what Nellie’s did for me
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…
“This can happen to anyone, in any neighbourhood”
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…
What you can do to honour Black History Month
Every February, Canadians participate in Black History Month events to celebrate the heritage, traditions, and culture of Black people in Canada. This year, the theme for Black History Month is…
What you can do to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is 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 who never…
Making sure Nellie’s is accessible to everyone
For a woman experiencing violence, leaving her situation is often a difficult decision. Now imagine that same woman lives with a disability; leaving that same situation can feel like something…
We celebrated at Pride 2019!
As huge crowds converged on downtown Toronto for Canada’s largest pride weekend, Nellie’s played a part in the joyful celebrations. All weekend long, Nellie’s had a bright and cheery booth…
Fran Odette: Scholar & Accessibility Advocate
By: Brooke Downey (Women In Toronto Politics) The third woman we are highlighting in our Toronto the Just series is Fran Odette (1962-). We are honouring Odette for her lifelong commitment to…
Int’l Prisoners Justice Day
August 10 is a day set aside to remember all the men and women who have died unnatural deaths in Canadian prisons. One such woman was Ashley Smith[1] who died…