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Youth Independence Program

Helping youth build their confidence, life skills and access to community supports. Next session will begin Sept 9.

The Future of Hiawatha

Proposed development of affordable housing for seniors in the heart of St.Thomas

Map to Independence

We’re here to help YOU turn transition into transformation! Fall session begins Sept 8. For women and gender-diverse individuals.

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Free Public Swim Days

Thank you to our amazing community supporters we’ll be offering free public swim at the outdoor pool in Aylmer

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Looking for School Age Childcare?

Before and after school care at 10 locations

Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada

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

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Instructor

Location: YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin,16 Mary Street West, St. ThomasJob Type: Part-time, contractSalary: $30.49 per hourReports to: Manager of Settlement Services POSITION SUMMARY:The LINC Instructor is responsible for the planning and provision of English language...

Manager of Aquatics

Reports to: Director of Settlement & WellnessLocation: Aylmer and St. Thomas OntarioEmployment Type: Full-time, 35 hours per weekWage Range: $26.50/hr-$30/hr, depending on experience Position SummaryThe Aquatics Manager provides managerial leadership of the YWCA...

Proposed Slate of Board of Directors (2026/2027)

June 4. 2026 We are proud to announce our proposed slate of Board of Directors for 2026/27. 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...

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...