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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, Beliefs 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
Open Letter from 100+ Organizations Calling for a Provincial Declaration of Intimate Partner Violence as an Epidemic
Dec 6, 2023 Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of OntarioPremier’s OfficeRoom 281Legislative Building, Queen’s ParkToronto, ON M7A 1A1By email: premier@ontario.ca RE: Declare Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic in OntarioDear Premier Ford, We are writing today as concerned...
WWV 2023: Not on our streets, Not in our screens
October 16 - 20, 2023 During the third week of October, YWCAs observe the Week Without Violence to envision and advocate for a violence-free world. This year, join us in creating a movement to end gender-based violence in every space where it occurs. We know that...
OTF Grant contributes to community skill development to prevent drowning and promote water safety
Aylmer, ON – On Saturday, local MPP Rob Flack attended the outdoor pool in Aylmer during Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition activities. He met with representatives of the YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin to hear more about the $190,300 Resilient Communities Fund grant...
Project Tiny Hope Calls for Alternatives
BREAKING NEWS It is with disappointment we share the announcement that CMHC did not select Project Tiny Hope for a Rapid Housing Initiative grant. “Although this is not the news we wanted, we are optimistic as we re-align our funding strategy to meet our goal of...