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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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
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Recent News
Youth Housing Based Case Manager
Position: Full-time, 35 hours/week.Reports to: Manager of HousingStart date: April 29th, 2024Salary: $25.00-$26.00 per hour The Youth Housing Based Case Manager (HBCM) is responsible for providing support and system navigation with the purpose of developing life...
Ontario Budget 2024: YWCA Ontario Pre-Budget Submission
January 31, 2024 The Honourable Peter BethlenfalvyMinister of Financec/o Budget SecretariatFrost Building North, 3rd Floor95 Grosvenor StreetToronto, ON M7A 1Z1 submissions@ontario.ca Dear Minister Bethlenfalvy: YWCA Ontario is a provincial coalition of YWCA Member...
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...