Meet Katherine Knowlton, Nellie’s new board co-chair
Katherine Knowlton was brought up in an environment that really valued volunteerism. “My mom was always involved in the charitable sector,” she explains. “She was a fundraiser for a number…
Thanks to our donors for their support during the holidays
Here at Nellie’s, we are forever grateful for our community of supportive donors. Over the 2023 holiday season, we were overwhelmed by the generosity we saw from individuals, corporations, and…
A message from Executive Director Jyoti Singh
If you’re feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders lately, you’re not alone. Here at Nellie’s, we’re all feeling the financial pressures of rising grocery prices and housing…
50 years of Nellie’s: A timeline
Fifty years ago, a group of women activists realized that in the city of Toronto there were only 40 beds available for homeless women and over 400 beds for homeless…
3 ways to support families in need this holiday season
Year after year, we’re so thankful for how our donor community goes the extra mile to support the women and their children at Nellie’s during the holiday season. The holidays…
Introducing our new substance use and addiction program
As we work toward a future free of gender-based violence, here at Nellie’s we’ve been working to build new ways for us to better support our community of women and…
An interview with Nellie’s former staffer, Kristyn Wong-Tam
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…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Nellie’s
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…
Giving Tuesday Featured Donor: Tony Roost
Today as part of Giving Tuesday we are featuring 2 people who have made an outstanding contribution to Nellie's over the last year. What is Giving Tuesday? "It is a…
Giving Tuesday Featured Donor: Natasha McNulty
Today as part of Giving Tuesday we are featuring 2 people who have made an outstanding contribution to Nellie’s over the last year. What is Giving Tuesday? “It is a…