Nellie’s at Pride over the years
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,…
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…
“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…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day at Nellie’s
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…
50 facts for 50 years of Nellie’s (part 2)
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…
50 facts for 50 years of Nellie’s (part 1)
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…
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How Nellie’s is helping end gender-based violence worldwide
Last week, Nellie’s was invited to join the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses’ (OAITH) meeting with Jarmila Lajacakova, Advisor for Human and Minority Rights, and Lucia Duranova, Domestic…
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…