Women's Day Fundraiser - March 1

3 workshops, lunch, guest speaker Sherry Ball, door prizes and more!

Get Gorgeous for Grad

Now accepting community donations of dresses, suits and more!

Drop-In Computer Classes

Upgrade your skills with YWCA & Tech Connect starting Jan 27.

Red Cross Babysitting

Check out our Winter & Spring Schedules

Red Cross Stay Safe! Home Alone

Check out our Winter & Spring Schedules

Furnishing the Future - Adopt a Home

With your help we can ensure our Kains Streets units are not only a safe space  to live but also provide the comforts of home.

Extended Deadline for Charitable Donations

On December 30, the Government of Canada announced that it intends to extend the 2024 charitable donation deadline from December 31, 2024 to February 28, 2025. This would mean that gifts made until the end of February would qualify for a 2024 charitable tax receipt.

Learn more about Government of Canada announcement > click here

Strategic Plan 2024-2028

A Brighter Future

We are proud to share our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan which showcases how we lead, inspire and unite our community through our mission, vision and guiding principles.

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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…

Land Acknowledgement

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…

Amy’s journey

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

Courtney’s journey

Home is not a place… it’s a feeling

Lisa’s journey

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.

Recent News

Settlement Worker

Settlement Worker

Position: Full-time, 35 hours/week.Reports to: Manager of Settlement ServicesStart date: February 10, 2025 if possibleSalary: $25.50-$26.00 per hour As a member of the YWCA’s Settlement Services’ team, the Settlement Worker is responsible for assisting newcomers to...

New Life to Hiawatha Through Helping Hands

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

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...

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