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Nelson House of Ottawa Carleton is pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
The AGM is an opportunity for our community to come together, reflect on the past year, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead at our continued efforts to provide safety, shelter, and support to women and children fleeing violence.
Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
📍 Location: Online via Microsoft Teams (link provided upon registration)
The Fourth Annual Sue Sherring Fundraiser is Here!
We are so excited to announce the return of the Sue Sherring Legacy Fundraiser in support of Nelson House of Ottawa Carleton.
Now in its fourth year, this special event brings our community together to honour Sue Sherring’s legacy while raising essential funds for women and children fleeing violence. Last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of attendees and supporters, we raised over $13,000 to provide safe shelter, counselling, and hope.
This year promises to be even bigger, with community leaders including Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Chief of Police Eric Stubbs, and the Deputy Chief of Police joining us as honoured guests.
Tickets to this event are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
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Third Annual Sue Sherring Commemoration
held on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
2024 saw another successful Susan Sherring Commemoration event .
With over 70 people in attendance, we not only shared the important work we do, but the organizers worked tirelessly and raised over $13,000 to help women and children.
We are deeply grateful.
Second Annual Susan Sherring Legacy Fund Celebration
On September 28, 2023 family, friends, and Nelson House supporters gathered to honour the life of Susan Sherring, a dedicated volunteer, reporter, and community leader, who was passionate about helping women and children escape domestic violence. Since Sue’s passing in 2022, her family has established the Susan Sherring Legacy Fund to provide immediate assistance for residents of Nelson House who are rebuilding their lives after intimate partner violence. Please click here to make a gift to the Susan Sherring Legacy Fund
Nelson House Supported by "100 Men Who Care"
On Thursday, February 9th, 2023 Nelson House was invited to participate in the 100 Men Who Care campaign.
We were proud to be part of this special evening.
Christy Savage, Nelson House Executive Director, spoke to 100 Men Who Care about the important work we do at Nelson House and of the work ahead.
Thank you to 100 Men Who Care for inviting us to shine a light on our sector.