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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.

08/21/2026

Helping women feel empowered to seek the positive relationships they deserve AND challenge things that don't feel right?

Critical work. ✅✊

08/20/2026

Summer's still going strong, but our Children's Program team is starting to prep for back to school. From programming shifts to support for moms, find out how we're getting September ready — link in comments. 🏫🎒📚

08/19/2026

☀️ Nothing says summer like a trip to the Island! ☀️ Remembering this special day with the families at Nellie's last year! ⛴️

08/18/2026

A drop from $2.14M to $1.81M in government grants forced us to end vital programs this year. 🚫

The traditional non-profit funding model is broken — and essential services like ours are feeling the impact.

Read our latest blog post to find out how you can help. Link below. ⬇️

08/17/2026

Meet Jennifer, Nellie’s Community Support & Outreach Program Coordinator! 👋✨

Whether she’s planning community programs or creating special connections with our clients, Jennifer pours her heart into everything she does. 💜

Read a full day in the life with Jennifer below! ⬇️

08/14/2026

The kids at Nellie's got a whole new look at our city from wayyyyy up high at the CN Tower / Tour CN! 🏙️ We're fortunate for community support that allows us to create special memories for our residents.

08/13/2026

We help women access safe and affordable housing so they can leave violence, poverty, and homelessness behind for good. 🏠❤️

08/12/2026

Slime therapy is officially in session! 🫟 Big thanks to our friends at Toronto Art Therapy Institute for facilitating the messy fun.

08/11/2026

“But how could we turn them away?" 💔 Shelter supervisor Maureen tells the story of a mom and her newborn baby who showed up seeking shelter at Nellie's when all of our beds were full.

The overwhelming divide between the demand for shelter spaces and actual availability is an issue we struggle with every day. Learn more about how we're evolving to meet the needs of GBV survivors in our latest blog post. ⬇️

08/10/2026

Self-defense isn't just about fighting, and it doesn't matter how old you are! 🤜

We've adapted our empowerment self-defense (ESD) workshops for our seniors group, practicing simple movements with an emphasis on technique over strength.

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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