It’s National Volunteer Week!🎉This week we want to continue shouting out to our incredible Volunteers - THANK YOU for your selflessness, your time, your heart. ❤️Because of YOU, The Denise House is more than a shelter, it’s a place of healing and hope. #NVW2025 Volunteer Canada

Balloons rise. Birds take flight. Sometimes, letting go is how we begin to set ourselves free. If your heart is heavy and your world feels unsafe, you don’t have to carry this alone. Call us 24/7. We will help you find safety & support📞 905-728-7311 thedenisehouse.com

🌟Behind the scenes, leading with heart. As we close out the week, we wish to shine a special spotlight on our incredible Volunteer Board of Directors. Thank you for leading with compassion and for standing beside us in this vital work. Your dedication truly makes a difference.💜

The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGTBQQIA+ Peoples. Today and every day, we honour their lives and legacies. We stand in solidarity with the families and communities who continue in the pursuit of justice, healing, and change.❤️

Treat Mom and make a reservation at State & Main between May 2 - 11 and $𝟭𝟬.𝟬𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿.🦋Click to reserve: bit.ly/TreatMomAtStat… #communityLOVE 💜

🌸 For every mom holding on right now… 🌸You’re not alone. If abuse is escalating, help is here 24/7. Call us: 905-728-7311 💜 #YouAreNotAlone #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #thedenisehousedurham #24HourHelp #hereforyou

Happy Mother’s Day 💐 to every mom & every woman who nurtures with love & strength. We celebrate you — and we hold space for those who find today painful. 💜 You are seen. You are valued.🦋 #HappyMothersDay #CelebratingWomen #thedenisehousedurham #YouAreNotAlone

Our hearts are full! 💜🌸 Thanks to incredible donors, our moms felt so loved this Mother’s Day! 💐✨ Brunch, dinners, roses, purses, gift bags & more — all thanks to YOU: William Smith & Family, Purpose Church, Canatom, Altona Road Church, 413 B Beavers & TD Bank! 🙏 #ThankYou

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! We’re grateful for our monthly donors who help provide safety & support year-round 💛Consider turning your one-time gift into a monthly donation and join our Wings of Hope community.🦋 bit.ly/PleaseDonateMo… #monthlygiving

The Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. Tragically in Ontario 2 confirmed & 2 unconfirmed cases were reported.Say Their Names. Visit oaith.ca OAITH #EndVAW

🌼 Heading into the long weekend, we want every woman to know this: You don’t have to go through it alone. If you’re feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, we’re here. 24/7. 📞 Call us anytime 905-728-7311. A safe space is waiting for you. #YouAreNotAlone

🎉Happy Victoria Day Long Weekend!🎉From ALL the Staff, Board, Volunteers & Residents we wish you a fun, safe & wonderful Victoria day weekend! We are OPEN all weekend. We don't close. If you need us, Call us. Our kind & caring staff are here to support you. 905-728-7311 #EndVAW

To the woman carrying pain no one sees: 🦋You are not alone. 🦋You are not broken. 🦋There is quiet strength in every breath, every small step. We’re here, always. 24/7 📞 905-728-7311 📩[email protected] 💜 Because healing doesn’t happen alone. #YouAreNotAlone #EndVAW

Over $35,000 raised! 🙌 Our Gala 2025 was a huge success thanks to our sponsors, guests, donors, volunteers & performers. 💙Special shoutout to Emcee @PerditaFelicien, speaker Sherry Robinson & our entertainers! Watch sponsor video + see gala highlights👉bit.ly/CelebrationofC…

🏒 The culture of silence and victim-blaming in hockey must end. OCRCC’s latest statement exposes the harm survivors face in and out of court. This affects us all. Read & share: 🔗bit.ly/OntarioCoaliti… #EndSexualViolence #BelieveSurvivors #HockeyCulture OAITH OCRCC - Sexual Assault Support

This week’s group workshop focused on gratitude💜Women reflected on what brings them hope, joy & strength, even in hard times. Healing starts with small moments like these.🦋 #Gratitude #HealingJourney #thedenisehousedurham #YouAreNotAlone

You don’t have to go through this alone. Making that call can feel overwhelming, but reaching out is an act of courage and self-care. 💜 We’re here 24/7 to listen, believe you, and help you find safety. 📞 Call anytime 905-728-7311 #YouAreNotAlone #thedenisehousedurham #EndVAW

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! We stand with the 2SLGBTQI+ community. You are safe, valued, and free to be yourself at The Denise House.💜 📞 905-728-7311 ✉️ [email protected] 💻 thedenisehouse.com #PrideMonth #YouAreNotAlone #HereForYou #thedenisehousedurham #SupportForWomen

🌍Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay! We recognize the importance of caring for the environment as we work to build safe, healthy communities. A safe environment, at home and beyond, matters to everyone. Together, let’s take steps to protect our planet and each other. 🌺🍃🌎🌊

“This program was a tremendous success, giving students tools for real-life challenges,” shares Hillsdale Principal, Heather Tustin. Amanda, our dedicated program lead, helps students build confidence & resilience. Let’s bring this to more schools! bit.ly/EmpoweringWork…