Throughout the Canada Post Strike, we appreciate your patience. Please note, we will continue to process charitable donation receipts however we will not mail them out until the strike has ended. If you are interested in receiving your receipt prior to this, please contact Louise at (519) 631-9800 and we will send you an email copy of your receipt.
For year-end donations, we encourage you to use our online donation options or submit an e-transfer finance@ywcaste.ca before Dec 24, 2024.
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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
Manager of Settlement Services
The YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is rich in history and over the past 120 years the community has given of its time and resources as we have maintained a role as innovator and provider of required community services. We are proud of our work and its place in the fabric of...
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...