Let's Keep a Roof Over Their Heads

Show your support to our poverty interventions and supportive housing programs before Dec 31st

Get the Guide

Pre-order our 2025/26 Resource Guide of Basic Needs, Supports and Services starting Oct 7

Home Alone - Red Cross Stay Safe!

For youth ages 9+ (or completion of Grade 3)

Red Cross Babysitting

For youth ages 11+ (or completion of Grade 5)

Skills Training & Upgrading

Get support with high school credits, learn computer basics, build employable skills and more

Strategic Plan 2024-2028

A Brighter Future

We are proud to share our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan which showcases how we lead, inspire and unite our community through our mission, vision and guiding principles.

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Our History

Since 1902 we have proudly provided much needed services and programs to the community of St. Thomas and Elgin County. Read more…

Land Acknowledgement

Our Mission, Vision and Board of Directors

With compassion, strength and diversity the staff and Board of Directors come together to create positive changes in our community. Learn more…

Amy’s journey

Amy now holds her head up high; with a radiant smile and looks forward to the future.

Courtney’s journey

Home is not a place… it’s a feeling

Lisa’s journey

A reflection of the Housing Supports offered through the YWCA.  Struggling with generational poverty, abuse and addictions, at age 48 Lisa was referred to the YWCA St. Thomas Elgin by her continuing education teacher. Lisa was trying to make changes in an environment...

Natalie’s journey

The YWCA gave me the opportunity to start over and choose a better life.

Recent News

Youth Housing Based Case Manager

Youth Housing Based Case Manager

Position:  Full-time, 35 hours/week. Reports to: Manager of Housing Start date:  October 7, 2024 Summary The Youth Housing Based Case Manager (HBCM) is responsible for providing support and system navigation with the purpose of developing life skills and personal...

New Life to Hiawatha Through Helping Hands

New Life to Hiawatha Through Helping Hands

New Life to Hiawatha Through Helping Hands June 10, 2024 St.Thomas – It is with great excitement that the YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin announces the acquisition of the property nestled in at 53 Hiawatha Street from previous owner, Elgin Community Mental Health Foundation...

Board of Directors Nominees 2024/25

Board of Directors Nominees 2024/25

June 3, 2024 We are proud to announce our proposed slate for Board of Directors for 2024/25. Helen Button – Helen grew up in rural southwestern Ontario. She attended grad school and worked as a writer in the communications field for several years before becoming a...

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