Interview with SlutWalk Organizer Colleen Westendorf.
This week we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to speak with Colleen Westendorf, one of the organizers of SlutWalk. As most of us know, SlutWalk began in 2011…
May Day of Action: Status For All
On Monday May 1st, Nellie's participated in the May Day of Action: Status for All organized by No One Is Illegal. This event was part of a world-wide movement to…
No One Asks For It – Wear Purple on May 4th
On Friday, May 4th, 2012 thousands of supporters across Canada will be wearing purple in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month! In its second year, this exciting and simple social…
Nellie McClung and the Famous Five
People often ask us the history of our name “Nellie’s Women’s Shelter.” In 1973, when Nellie’s was founded by a group of women activists, including June Callwood, they chose to…
International Women’s Day Blog Series Begins
Today marks the one-week countdown to International Women's Day! International Women's Day is important at Nellie's because it offers us an opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the great strides…
Shafia Murder Trial Conclusion
This weekend marked the long awaited conclusion of one of the most highly profiled cases of violence against women in our country. Zainab Shafia 19, Sahar Shafia 17, Getti Shafia 13,…
16 Days to End Gender Violence Begins Today
Today, November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In Ontario, November is recognized as Women Abuse Prevention Month. While those of us at Nellie's,…
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,…
Nellie’s Women & Accessibility Group
This summer Nellie's is proud to introduce a new and exciting program, our Women & Accessibility Group! Held at our accessibile Community Support & Outreach Office in partnership with Springtide…
Welcome to Nellie’s Blog
Welcome & thank you for visiting Nellie's Blog! This blog connects you to what's happening at Nellie's. We will be posting information about our amazing supporters, highlighting upcoming events, keeping…