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Before and after school care at 10 locations

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In need of housing?

Supportive housing application for women & men

Seeking support for your family?

Women-led family transitional home application

Amy’s journey

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

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.

Paula’s journey

Struggling with abuse and addictions, at age 30, Paula was referred to the YWCA through the Community By-Names list and adult shelter. Paula was sleeping on the street and ally ways to avoid the adult shelter in town as she had been clean for about one month and did...

Rachel’s journey

I would like to start by asking you all a very simple question, have you ever felt uncertain about something? I’m sure you have. Perhaps the most obvious thing would be about the future, right? I want you to hold onto that feeling…imagine being told right now, that...

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Recent News

Office Receptionist (Youth – Canada Summer Jobs)

The YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, established over 110 years ago, is a not for profit, social service agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We are currently accepting applications for an Office Receptionist. Are you a vibrant, friendly, and detail-oriented...

YWCA Ontario Coalition – 2026 Pre-Budget Submission

January 2026 Letter to: The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy Minister of Finance c/o Communications Services Branch Frost Building North, 3rd Floor 95 Grosvenor Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Z1 Introduction YWCA Ontario is a coalition of 10 YWCAs across the province, from...

The YWCA Ontario Coalition extends our unwavering solidarity to E.M. and all survivors during the Hockey Canada Trial

June 7, 2025 STATEMENT: As organizations committed to supporting and empowering survivors of gender-based and sexual violence, and advocating for systemic change grounded in care, dignity and justice, YWCA Ontario extends our unwavering solidarity to E.M. as she...

Announcing Proposed Board of Directors 2025-2026

June 3, 2025 We are proud to announce our proposed slate for Board of Directors for 2025/26. Ashley Dunn – This is Ashley’s 8th year on the Board and 2nd year as Past Chair. Ashley has been with Scotiabank for over 10 years, starting as a financial advisor and...