Nisa Homes

Together, we can shelter and protect women and children.

At Nisa Homes, we create the opportunity of ‘home’ for domestic violence survivors across Canada

We envision a flourishing Muslim community in which help is available, shelter is attainable, and healing is possible. 


Nisa Homes was born out of a need to support the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our community. After conducting a feasibility study, we found that culture is vital to immigrant, refugee, and Muslim women. As such, we work hard to provide a place for women to live comfortably and feel safe in a supportive home environment, explore their cultural identity, and directly connect with their community. This helps us ensure their long-term success in restarting their lives and transitioning into independence after trauma or homelessness. This home is a center of empowerment where the vulnerable are given hope, the broken are rebuilt, and the helpless are given their dignity.

Our Locations

Find a Nisa Homes shelter, learn the capacity of each location and how to donate to a home near you.

Whether you’re looking to volunteer in your city, refer a friend to our homes or seeking help as a client, we have several Nisa Homes locations across Canada. We are also always expanding and facilitate women and children located all over Canada. 



Get in touch with the city closest to you and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

How We Help

Nisa Homes is a safe haven and support service for women and their children who are experiencing domestic violence, poverty, homelessness or seeking asylum. Some services at Nisa Homes include financial assistance and immigration support to help with basic necessities. Read more about our services here and for questions on specific services, go through our FAQs or contact us. 



This is the support you can expect to receive when you come to Nisa Homes:

Shelter & Basic Necessities

Food, clothing and
medication

Financial Assistance

Moving in/out costs and
transportation

Professional
Growth

Art therapy, cooking, English classes, and more!

People-First Culture

Provide support & guidance to refugee and non-status clients.

Mental Health

Confidential & supportive counselling

Resources

Connecting with community resources and providing information

Casework

One-on-one structured support for clients to secure income, employment and housing.

Spiritual Support

Support groups and community referrals.

Remote Casework

Continued support for clients who move out of Nisa Homes & casework for women who need support other than shelter.

Children's Program

Play & educational area and childcare workers to support the children and mothers.

Secure Locations

Safe, secure and confidential locations across the country.

Languages

Services available in Arabic, Urdu, Somali, Farsi and Gujarati.

The Impact We’ve Made

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FAQs

What is a Transitional 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.

Can I bring my children to Nisa Homes?

Children are welcome; however, please note that only male children up to the age of 12 are permitted.

How long can I stay at Nisa Home?

The duration of stay is determined on a case by case basis, however it is usually between one to three months.