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Youth Independence Program

Free 10-week program for youth ages 16-24. Next session begins May 4.

Get Gorgeous for Grad is back!

You can help youth feel their best and shine bright. Donations welcome until April 10. Student registration opening March 16.

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Map to Independence Program

Free 12-week program focusing on building life skills, improving financial literacy, and preparing you for employment. Next session begins May 4.

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Seeking Board Members!

Your Voice Matters. Join us in shaping a stronger St. Thomas–Elgin.

Learn more & apply by April 22

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

Mobile Educator – School Age Childcare

Mobile Relief Educator Part-Time | Split Shift | Guaranteed 25 Hours per WeekSt. Thomas & Elgin County (Travel Across 10 Locations) Love working with kids? Love variety? Love the idea of being the person who swoops in and keeps the day running smoothly? YWCA St....

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...

Senior Lifeguard & Instructor, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor, Water Safety Assistant (Aylmer)

The YWCA is currently accepting applications for Aquatic Positions in Aylmer including: Senior Lifeguard & Instructor, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor and Water Safety Assistant to work individually and as a team to provide pool supervision and class instruction...

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...