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Nellie's

Empowering women and their children to build a new path for life.

Nellie’s is a place of respite and rejuvenation for women* and their children navigating a variety of challenges. Through community outreach, skill-building programs, and space for the unhoused to find shelter, clients are empowered to take steps to change their lives. We welcome people who seek guidance as they reclaim their strength and tap into their resilience to find a new path for their life

. The individuals who come through the shelter or access our community outreach programs come to us with unique experiences and needs. Nellie’s mandate to help ALL women and their children, regardless of circumstances is what makes the organization’s work essential.

*Nellie’s affirms the inclusion of trans women and non-binary people in our vision of who we serve and support.

09/04/2026

☀️ Is there a more classic Toronto summer adventure than a trip to the Island? ☀️ We loved taking the kids at Nellie's there this month! ⛴️

09/03/2026

Shelters were never meant to be long-term housing — but the lack of affordable options is leaving survivors with no other options. 💔

09/02/2026

This isn’t just about getting out and seeing the city — it’s also important for the kids at Nellie’s to feel like their summer vacation isn’t so different from their peers. ☀️🛝

Read more about how we're prepping for back to school in our latest blog — link below. ⬇️

09/01/2026

Exploring the wonders of the world with the kids at Nellie's through a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum! 🦖

08/31/2026

Between 2025 and 2026, our government grant funding dropped over $327,000, forcing us end vital programs. 🚫

Read our executive director's latest blog, and find out how you can help — link below. ⬇️

08/28/2026

Proud to be a safe space for women to reclaim their strength, tap into their resilience, and find a new path for their life. 🫶💪

08/27/2026

Food insecurity is a Canada-wide problem and an issue in every community — including yours. Every week, over 120 families rely on our food program to access this basic human need. 🥕🍅🥬

08/26/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the students at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute who led our Senior Socialization group in an art therapy workshop this month! 🎨🌸

08/25/2026

❌ 83.7% of municipal plans fail to include Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as a distinct safety pillar
❌ 49% rely on gender-neutral language (like "domestic violence"), masking root causes and diluting targeted responses

When local governments only focus on managing violence, they miss the opportunity to understand the root causes of gender-based violence that, if addressed, could prevent men's violence before escalating at all.

Thanks to Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses for sharing these stats.

08/24/2026

Alligators, turtles, and fish, oh my! 🐊🐢🐟 Thank you to The Toronto Zoo for treating our families to a magical day at the zoo!

Address

970 Queen Street E
Toronto, ON
M4M1J8

Telephone

+14164618903

Website

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nellies-shelter-support-for-women-children/

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