Markham has been chosen as a “Celebration Community” for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay and we’re having a party. See the Olympic Flame in person when it stops in Markham on its way towards the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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Markham has been chosen as a “Celebration Community” for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay and we’re having a party. See the Olympic Flame in person when it stops in Markham on its way towards the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
I arrived at the shelter like a casualty of war – alone, afraid and displaced. We were welcomed and directed to a large clean room. As we settled in with our few possessions a feeling of peace came over me and the children sensed it too. We were safe; we had a safe haven, a place to think clearly.
Congratulations to our Capital Campaign Chair Vivian Risi, who through her tireless efforts is working hard to ensure women and children have a safe place to turn. Congratulations to all YMCA Peace Medallion winners!
Yellow Brick House will be supporting The White Ribbon Campaign. The White Ribbon Campaign is the largest effort in the world of men working to end men’s violence against women.
In recognition of Woman Abuse Prevention Month, Yellow Brick House is recognizing the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign. The 16 Day period links two significant dates: November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and December 10, International Human Rights Day.