Summer Outdoor Aquatics

Make a big splash this summer and join our Aylmer outdoor aquatics lessons, Lifesaving Society programs and public swim!

School Age Childcare

Looking for School Age Childcare?

Before and after school care at 10 locations

Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada

New to Canada?

Let’s make Elgin County home

Housing for Women

In need of housing?

Supportive housing application for women & men

Housing for Women-led famillies

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.

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.

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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WWV 2023: Not on our streets, Not in our screens

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...

Project Tiny Hope Calls for Alternatives

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BREAKING NEWS It is with disappointment we share the announcement that CMHC did not select Project Tiny Hope for a Rapid Housing Initiative grant. “Although this is not the news we wanted, we are optimistic as we re-align our funding strategy to meet our goal of...

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