Extended Deadline for Charitable Donations
On December 30, the Government of Canada announced that it intends to extend the 2024 charitable donation deadline from December 31, 2024 to February 28, 2025. This would mean that gifts made until the end of February would qualify for a 2024 charitable tax receipt.
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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…
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…
Recent News
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
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...
Private Members’ Bill 173, The Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024
Hon. Rob Flack, MPP, Associate Minister of Housing750 Talbot Street – Suite 201St.Thomas, ON, N5P 1E April 26, 2024 Dear Minister Flack, We applaud the Ontario Government for backing Private Members’ Bill 173, The Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024. This...
Youth Housing Based Case Manager
Position: Full-time, 35 hours/week.Reports to: Manager of HousingStart date: April 29th, 2024Salary: $25.00-$26.00 per hour The Youth Housing Based Case Manager (HBCM) is responsible for providing support and system navigation with the purpose of developing life...