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Read more about the article How we’re celebrating International Women’s Day at Nellie’s

How we’re celebrating International Women’s Day at Nellie’s

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:March 4, 2025
  • Post category:Special Holidays

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 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 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Nellie’s

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Nellie’s

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:October 6, 2023
  • Post category:Special Holidays

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…

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Read more about the article This International Women’s Day, our empowerment self-defense work showcased at the UN

This International Women’s Day, our empowerment self-defense work showcased at the UN

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:March 7, 2023
  • Post category:Special Holidays

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Nellie’s, and we’re extremely honoured to kick off this momentous year on an international stage. Just in time for International Women’s Day, Nellie’s has…

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Read more about the article 4 ways to support families in need this holiday season

4 ways to support families in need this holiday season

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:October 26, 2022
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While the team at Nellie’s always works extra hard to make the holiday season a special one for our families, it’s truly the generosity of our donor community that helps…

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Read more about the article Celebrating Pride Month at Nellie’s

Celebrating Pride Month at Nellie’s

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:June 1, 2022
  • Post category:Special Holidays

Across the city this year, Pride Month celebrations are back in-person in Toronto after two years of pandemic-related virtual festivities. Every event, performance, talk and march are about uplifting 2SLGBTQ+…

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Thank You!

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:January 13, 2017
  • Post category:Special Holidays

We would like to thank all of you for you kindness and generosity in supporting us over the year. We had Sparks, Brownies and students creating shoeboxes and backpacks for…

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Read more about the article 16 Days: National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

16 Days: National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:January 5, 2016
  • Post category:Special Holidays

From our archives: First posted December 6th, 2012 It’s cold. I can feel the chill seeping into my feet. There’s also a pervasive, collective warmth that shares a familiar combination…

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Persons Day

  • Post author:Nellie's Staff
  • Post published:October 14, 2015
  • Post category:Special Holidays

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and here at Nellie’s we ask you to join hands to end violence against women by participating in the annual Scotiabank run, donate…

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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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