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xWelcome to the Nisa Homes blog, featuring client success stories, articles, educational posts and much more. Established in 2016, the Nisa Homes blog features informational pieces created to educate the Canadian Muslim community. Browse through our blog and learn more about our survivors journeys and success stories, read up on several topics including domestic violence, homelessness and learn more about how you can get involved as a volunteer or donor. For any comments, suggestions or to share your personal success stories, get in touch with us.
Nisa Homes and Helpline Coming Together to Transform Communities as Nisa Foundation Mississauga, ON — Sunday October 15, 2023 Nisa Homes and Nisa Helpline, two independent, long-standing and impactful charities,
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Her children taken from her by her husband, Hiba worked hard to make her situation better so she could find and fight for her kids.
Not wanting to live in a abusive household, Sadia was determine to find a way to stop the domestic violence and save her marriage.
Blindsided by her husband’s infidelity, Nura frantically searched for support in order to support herself and her baby.
TRIGGER WARNING: After ten years with her abusive husband, Zahraa decided that she did not want to be beaten anymore.
At Nisa Homes, we see first-hand how the intersection of identities make overcoming domestic violence & homelessness difficult.
At Nisa Homes, we envision a flourishing Muslim community in which help is available, shelter is attainable, and healing is possible.
It is a safe residence for you and your children to go to if you are in an unsafe home environment, in an abusive relationship, homeless or at risk of homelessness or simply in need of a place of safety. The addresses of transition houses are kept confidential so that women (and children) cannot be found. Transition houses are usually regular houses that are available in most communities and cities.
Yes, you can bring your children under the age of 12, but they must also be able to follow the rules and responsibilities of the house.
The duration of stay is determined on a case by case basis, however it is usually between one to three months.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
For anything else, please call +1 (888) 456-8043 or email at [email protected]
Nisa Homes is a project of Nisa Foundation.
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Nisa Homes acknowledges that we operate on traditional territories of Indigenous People and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.
By doing so, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ long-standing presence in these territories. Further, this recognition and respect for Indigenous Peoples and their land is a key step towards reconciliation.