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With the need for supportive housing in crisis, a demand for skills training and upgrading, an increase in our newcomer settlement and the desire for advanced youth opportunities through employment, financial guidance and wellness activities your monthly donation is invaluable to us.

Making a monthly pledge is a budget-friendly opportunity to show your support throughout the year. All monthly pledges will receive an annual tax receipt.

Where does my money go?

supportive housing and case management services for each of our 6 housing locations

school age programming for kids and teens around self-esteem, healthy relationships and being an engaged community member

service support for people struggling with mental illness and people overcoming addiction

welcoming newcomers to our community with open arms and the tools they require to make Elgin County feel like home

advocacy to ensure our goal of providing services for healthy communities, free from violence, racism, and other abuses of power is an attainable and sustainable

Complete your Monthly Pledge Form online today and have the peace of mind you are helping YWCA provide leadership, advocacy, opportunities, and a voice. Empowering women and their families, every day.

Job posting: Retail Associate (part-time, Port Stanley)

Location: Connections, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley Hourly wage: $14.50 for approximately 15 hours per week for up to 16 weeks, depending on funding Must be available weekends Anticipated Start date: during the week of October 5, 2020 Tasks and Responsibilities for...

Launching our 10th Anniversary Keep A Roof Campaign

Released August 19, 2020 - St.Thomas We often think of housing and homelessness as a big city issue, but homelessness does not discriminate, and occurs in small communities like ours every day. Experiences for those being homeless or at risk of homeless are devasting...

A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan for Canada

Released July 28, 2020 - Toronto On every front, the COVID-19 pandemic has eroded hard-fought gains to gender equity. From massive layoffs to increased unpaid work to the rise of domestic violence, women have been disproportionately impacted by the health and economic...

Water Smart® Colouring Contest for Kids

Thank you to those that participated in our July colouring contest. Contest is now closed. Winners to be announced soon!Drowning is preventable! Join the Lifesaving Society Canada in promoting safety awareness in, on and around the water during National Drowning...

Black Lives Matter

There Comes A Time When Silence is Betrayal. Martin Luther King Jr. These are stressful and soul searching times as we think about how we can be part of the solution to ending systemic racism . We have watched the heart wrenching images and been witness to the...

Announcing our 2020/21 Board of Directors Nominees

May 22, 2020 YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin announces proposed slate for Board of Directors for 2020/21. 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...

Local Love in a Global Crisis

May 1, 2020 We are pleased to announce we were one of nineteen very grateful partners of United Way Elgin Middlesex to receive $20,000 in support during this uncertain time. This contribution was made possible through funds raised by United Way's Local Love in...

#GivingTuesdayNow – May 5, 2020

#GivingTuesdayNow emphasizes opportunities to give back to communities and causes in safe ways that allow for social connection and kindness even while practicing physical distancing. Though our office may be closed our support of women, men and youth continues...

World YWCA Day – 2020

April 24, 2020 Members of our Youth Housing Department share a special message with our clients and community partners during World YWCA Day.

YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin to receive $20,000 for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19

April 15, 2020 Good Food Access Fund Grant will give the YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin the opportunity to provide food security for women, men, and youth living in their Supportive Housing Programs. Other individuals who will greatly benefit from this grant include, our...