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Retail Associate (Youth Employment Contract)

Location: Connections, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley Hourly wage: $14.50 for 12 weeks from September 2021 to February 2022 (Saturdays 10am-5pm & Sundays 11am-4pm) Anticipated Start date: Sept 11, 2021...

LINC English Language Instructor (part-time)

Position: LINC English Language Instructor (part-time) Location: Sommerfeld Mennonite Church, Aylmer Report to: Manager of Settlement Services Start date:...

Before and After School Childcare Staff

The YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin is currently recruiting SUPERSTAR STAFF to fit the roles of our Program Supervisors, Program Assistants, Screener Staff, Floater Staff, and Relief Staff. We need: Some Super Reliable, Super Fun, Super Professional, Super Caring, Super Great...

New Executive Director Announced

June 23, 2021 A Message from our President It is with great pleasure that I announce the new Executive Director for the YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, Lindsay Rice. Lindsay will be starting officially in this role as of July 5th. The Board of Directors is both saddened...

Support in Bloom Spring Raffle Winners

New beginnings blossom here! This Spring we are proud to announce we will be hosting our first ever online raffle, Support In Bloom! All proceeds will support the variety of programs and services we offer. Whether it be extended learning through our Skills Training...

Announcing our 2021/22 Board of Directors Nominees

May 20, 2021 YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin announces proposed slate for Board of Directors for 2021/22. Erica Arnett – Erica has a Health Sciences degree from UWO and has been working in Public Health for over 15 years. Erica recently completed her MBA. Erica was a member...

Call to action for youth facing barriers

LETTER TO MAYOR PRESTON, MP VECCHIO & MPP YUREK May 2021 Dear Community Partners, Whether we’re adults, seniors, youth, or children, we know that we’re all struggling with the effects of COVID 19. But did you know that the instances of youth suicide - both local...

Executive Director Announces Retirement

May 11, 2021 With mixed feelings, I announce that our Executive Director, Marla Champion, has informed the Board of Directors of her plans to retire. Marla joined the YWCA St Thomas Elgin as the Executive Director in 1993. Over the last 25 years, under her leadership,...

The Doug Tarry Challenge

Time to Build! May 5, 2021 - Project Tiny Hope is a partnership effort between Doug Tarry Homes, the YWCA and Sanctuary Homes. We have a shared vision to bring quality, energy efficient, well maintained and supportive affordable housing to the community of St. Thomas....

Community Symposium Addressing Women’s Homelessness

On February 25, 2021 Taking Action on Women's Homelessness hosted our first ever virtual Community Symposium Addressing Women's Homelessness to hear how we together can help women experiencing homelessness in St. Thomas-Elgin! Taking Action on Women’s Homelessness...