by Melissa Kempf | May 11, 2021 | News
May 11, 2021 With mixed feelings, I announce that our Executive Director, Marla Champion, has informed the Board of Directors of her plans to retire. Marla joined the YWCA St Thomas Elgin as the Executive Director in 1993. Over the last 25 years, under her leadership,...
by Melissa Kempf | May 5, 2021 | News, Project Tiny Hope
Time to Build! May 5, 2021 – Project Tiny Hope is a partnership effort between Doug Tarry Homes, the YWCA and Sanctuary Homes. We have a shared vision to bring quality, energy efficient, well maintained and supportive affordable housing to the community of St....
by Melissa Kempf | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Thank you for your interest in the upcoming Community Connections Guide 2025/26 Edition. Please complete the form below no later than December 10 (EXTENED DEADLINE) to confirm your purchase order for printed copies of Community Connections Guide: A Resource Guide of...
by Melissa Kempf | Dec 30, 2020 | News
On February 25, 2021 Taking Action on Women’s Homelessness hosted our first ever virtual Community Symposium Addressing Women’s Homelessness to hear how we together can help women experiencing homelessness in St. Thomas-Elgin! Taking Action on Women’s...
by Melissa Kempf | Aug 26, 2020 | Keep a Roof Stories, Stories, Supportive Housing Adult Stories
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...
