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Recent News
Senior Lifeguard/Instructor, Lifeguard, Swim Instructor and Water Safety Assistant
The YWCA is currently accepting applications for Senior Lifeguard/Instructor, Lifeguard, Swim Instructor and Water Safety Assistant positions for Summer Aquatic Programs in Aylmer to work individually and as a team to provide pool supervision and class instruction...
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...
Private Members’ Bill 173, The Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024
Hon. Rob Flack, MPP, Associate Minister of Housing750 Talbot Street – Suite 201St.Thomas, ON, N5P 1E April 26, 2024 Dear Minister Flack, We applaud the Ontario Government for backing Private Members’ Bill 173, The Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024. This...