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Spring into Laughter

Join us Thursday, May 14 for an evening of improv comedy starring Girls Nite Out!

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National Lifeguard Recertification

May 8 | Ontario Police College | Your opportunity to demonstrate your skills and recertify your award

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Summer Adventure Camps

8 themed weeks of fun for youth ages 3.5 – 5 and 6+ | Registration opening April 1 | Space is limited

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GirlSPACE Camp

July 13–24 | Empowering girls and gender-diverse youth ages 7-11 | Registration opening April 1 | Space is limited

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Become a Public Swim Sponsor

Help support healthy family recreation in our community, while at the same time promoting your business.

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Youth Independence Program

Free 10-week program for youth ages 16-24. Next session begins May 4.

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Map to Independence Program

Building life skills, improving financial literacy, and preparing you for employment. Next session begins May 4.

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Looking for School Age Childcare?

Before and after school care at 10 locations

Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada

In need of housing?

Supportive housing application for women & men

Seeking support for your family?

Women-led family transitional home application

Amy’s journey

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

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.

Paula’s journey

Struggling with abuse and addictions, at age 30, Paula was referred to the YWCA through the Community By-Names list and adult shelter. Paula was sleeping on the street and ally ways to avoid the adult shelter in town as she had been clean for about one month and did...

Rachel’s journey

I would like to start by asking you all a very simple question, have you ever felt uncertain about something? I’m sure you have. Perhaps the most obvious thing would be about the future, right? I want you to hold onto that feeling…imagine being told right now, that...

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Recent News

Announcing Proposed Board of Directors 2025-2026

June 3, 2025 We are proud to announce our proposed slate for Board of Directors for 2025/26. Ashley Dunn – This is Ashley’s 8th year on the Board and 2nd year as Past Chair. Ashley has been with Scotiabank for over 10 years, starting as a financial advisor and...

Nonprofits are reliable, agile partners to protect Ontario

The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of OntarioOffice of the PremierQueen’s Park, Toronto, ON, M7A 1A1By email: premier@ontario.ca March 19, 2025 Dear Premier Ford,Congratulations on your re-election as Premier of Ontario. The people of Ontario have put their trust in...

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...