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Recent News
Announcing our 2023/24 Board of Directors Nominees
June 8, 2023 YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin announces proposed slate for Board of Directors for 2023/24. 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...
Vachstock – Big Fun for Tiny Hope
June 5, 2023 Vachstock coming soon! St.Thomas – Nestled within a thirty-acre woodlot on the outskirts of the village of Shedden you’ll find an enchanted forest that will be transformed this Canada Day long weekend into the most entertaining music event. Sandy and...
YWCA Metro Vancouver & partners raise awareness for IPV related concussions
May 16, 2023 With round two of the NHL playoffs underway, hockey is top of mind for many. And such high stakes means that the games are more physical than ever, leading to a greater risk of injuries such as concussions. Thankfully for hockey, the sport has dominated...
YWCA Ontario’s Reflections on the Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care 2024 Child Care Funding Formula Discussion Paper
May 5, 2023 As a provincial coalition representing 10 YWCAs, which collectively operate more than 3,000 child care spaces in Ontario, the rollout of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) plan will significantly impact our organizations and the people...