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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

Ontario Budget 2023: YWCA Ontario Pre-Budget Submission

February 9, 2023 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...

City Council Takes Big Step in Support of Tiny Hope

February 13, 2023 St.Thomas – As you drive down Talbot Street in St.Thomas there is no shortage of evidence of addiction, mental health challenges and an increasing need for supportive housing in our community. In a unanimous vote Monday, February 13 City Council...

Project Tiny Hope sees the Doug Tarry Difference

February 7, 2023 St.Thomas – Understanding a community’s needs and responding with innovation, passion and capital, YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin is honoured to announce a recent donation by Doug Tarry Homes of $500,000 towards Project Tiny Hope. Project partner and healthy...

Equity & Diversity: Beyond the Box Mural Project

We are pleased to announce the winning design of our Beyond the Box Mural Project has been provided by local artist Ann-Marie Cheung. “A Brighter Future” is vibrant, diverse and an imaginative design that will certainly add to the beauty of 16 Mary Street. Follow our...