Aiman’s Story
Aiman left her abusive husband when she that her son had begun to accept his father’s treatment of her — and blamed her for it.
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Aiman left her abusive husband when she that her son had begun to accept his father’s treatment of her — and blamed her for it.
On a cold winter night with children in tow, Hala went from shelter to shelter until she found refuge at Nisa Homes.
As we approach the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, we wanted to leave you with some important points that were made during our Home Sweet Home webinar with speakers, Yasmin Mogahed and Lisa Vogl.
The word ‘homeless’ carries many connotations and stereotypes, but the truth is homelessness is a broad topic that does not receive enough attention, even though it is a growing concern.
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is a global campaign that runs every year from November 25 to December 10.
With a baby on the way and kicked out of her home by her husband, Maha turned to Nisa Homes for refuge and hope!
Cobs Bread Heartland Town Centre held a Community Day as part of their Grand Opening, donating money from all sales to Nisa Homes!
In the large spectrum of different types of abuse, here are five major forms of abuse that occur in an intimate relationship.
Operations Manager Zainab Ibrahim recounts the story of Anna, who turned to Nisa Homes at the most vulnerable point in her life.
Despite the struggles faced by the women and children of Nisa Homes, we ensure that they get to experience the joy of Eid.
After struggling with daily physical and verbal abuse, Nada found the courage to leave and start over.
After being abandoned by her husband early in her pregnancy, Laiba found herself and her children looking for a place to call home.
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]
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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.