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Technology can connect us, but in the hands of someone causing harm, it can also become a tool for abuse and control.Abu...
08/21/2026

Technology can connect us, but in the hands of someone causing harm, it can also become a tool for abuse and control.

Abuse can take many forms online: from tracking someone’s location and demanding passwords to sending threats, monitoring activity, or using AI to create harmful content. As technology evolves, so do the ways it can be used to intimidate, isolate and control.

Knowing the signs can help us recognize when technology is being used as part of a pattern of abuse, and can be an important step toward safety.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, support is available. Explore resources and services at yellowbrickhouse.org.

Three women were sexually assaulted in Markham over the course of just one week. This is frightening and our response ca...
08/20/2026

Three women were sexually assaulted in Markham over the course of just one week.

This is frightening and our response cannot simply be to tell women to be more careful!

Women should not have to change their routes, avoid walking alone, watch the clock, or constantly look over their shoulders just to feel safe in their own communities.
They deserve to feel safe. At home. At work. On our streets. In every part of their community.

Sexual violence is not just an individual problem. It is a community issue, and creating safer communities requires all of us to take it seriously, speak up when we see harmful behaviour, challenge attitudes that normalize violence and make prevention part of the conversation.

We stand with the women who were harmed and with every survivor of sexual violence.

Safety should not depend on how careful a woman is. It should be something our communities work together to protect.

Did you know Yellow Brick House has a recognition stone in a parkette in Aurora? 💜💛Last week, the Grainger Canada team r...
08/18/2026

Did you know Yellow Brick House has a recognition stone in a parkette in Aurora? 💜💛

Last week, the Grainger Canada team rolled up their sleeves and helped us give this special space a fresh new look. Their hard work helped restore the area and keep this important recognition of Yellow Brick House’s presence in the community looking its best.

Thank you, Grainger Canada, for continuing to support Yellow Brick House and our cause. We’re so grateful for your team’s time, energy and commitment to our community!

Looking for a meaningful team-building volunteer opportunity? Learn more at yellowbrickhouse.org/corporate.

Are you uncomfortable yet? ➡️ Then take action.There are many ways you can help :Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Break the...
08/17/2026

Are you uncomfortable yet? ➡️ Then take action.

There are many ways you can help :
Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Break the silence.

🔗 Visit yellowbrickhouse.org to learn more about how you can support.

Behind the scenes, there is a lot of work that goes into creating safer futures.A big thank you to the RBC team for spen...
08/14/2026

Behind the scenes, there is a lot of work that goes into creating safer futures.

A big thank you to the RBC team for spending time with us at our administrative office and helping with the important work that keeps Yellow Brick House moving forward. 💜

Corporate volunteer groups like RBC bring their time, energy, and skills to our organization, helping our team stay focused on what matters most: supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence.

Thank you, RBC, for being part of our community and helping us build a safer future together.

The latest developments in the Hockey Canada case have brought renewed attention to a story that has been debated for ye...
08/13/2026

The latest developments in the Hockey Canada case have brought renewed attention to a story that has been debated for years. But when conversations about sexual violence become public, the way we talk about them matters.

What do we amplify? What do we speculate about? Whose perspective do we instinctively protect? And what happens when a person’s experience becomes something for the public to dissect?

There is a responsibility in how we consume and share stories of sexual violence.

Pause. Question the narrative.

Healthy relationships aren’t always easy to recognize, especially when you’re still learning what love, trust, and respe...
08/12/2026

Healthy relationships aren’t always easy to recognize, especially when you’re still learning what love, trust, and respect are supposed to look like.

For young people, control can be mistaken for caring. Jealousy can be mistaken for love. Pressure can be mistaken for commitment. And unhealthy behaviours can become normalized before they’re recognized for what they are.

💡That’s why education matters.

Parents, teachers, caregivers, and community members all have a role to play in helping young people understand healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, communication, and respect—and in creating spaces where they can ask questions without judgment.

This International Youth Day, let’s make those conversations part of growing up.

What is one thing you think every young person should learn about healthy relationships?👇

Every year, Yellow Brick House brings our community together for the Break the Silence, Step In My Shoes Walk in Novembe...
08/11/2026

Every year, Yellow Brick House brings our community together for the Break the Silence, Step In My Shoes Walk in November. 💜

This year, we’re walking for something that starts long before a crisis:
Prevention. Awareness. Education.

Because ending domestic violence isn’t only about responding to violence—it’s about building a culture where healthy relationships are understood, warning signs are recognized, and communities have the knowledge to prevent violence before it happens.

👟 Sunday, November 1, 2026
📍 St. Andrew’s College, Aurora
🕙 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (noon)
break-the-silence-step-in-my-shoes-walk-2026.raiselysite.com/ (link in bio)

Join us. Walk with us. Help us and build a safer future.

Navneet Kaur was only 26.Her life was tragically taken after she rejected a man’s marriage proposal. She is remembered f...
08/11/2026

Navneet Kaur was only 26.
Her life was tragically taken after she rejected a man’s marriage proposal. She is remembered for her kindness, compassion and the love she brought to those around her.

No is a complete sentence. Rejection is never an excuse for violence.

Navneet should still be here. needs to end.

If you or someone who you know needs help, reach out to Yellow Brick House through our 24/7 Crisis & Support Line (Free & Confidential)

1-800-263-3247 (call or Text)

📚✏️ Back-to-school season is here, and many of the children supported by Yellow Brick House need a little extra help wit...
08/06/2026

📚✏️ Back-to-school season is here, and many of the children supported by Yellow Brick House need a little extra help with supplies, backpacks, and snacks. Thanks to the incredible team at BrokerTeam Insurance, who volunteered their time to assemble backpacks, more kids will be starting the school year with the essentials they need to learn and grow.

For more information on corporate volunteering, visit www.yellowbrickhouse.org/corporate

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