When you contribute to YWCA’s Keep a Roof Campaign, you directly support residents at Tiny Hope and all other YWCA housing and poverty intervention programsOur housing programs are called “supportive housing” because we provide more than a roof over the heads of women, men, youth, and women-led families. Our residents are linked to a network of services including those that give them the opportunity to develop a variety of life skills. We help them set goals, increase their employability, and become better able to contribute to their community and broader society.Our Supportive Housing program includes our residences (Kains St Tiny Homes, Horizon House, Unity House, Harmony House, Fairwinds for Youth, several independent living apartments, YWCA Women’s Residence, and our Women-Led Family Transitional Home)Your donation will go directly into our supportive housing and poverty intervention programs, helping to meet both immediate needs and long-term goals for the individuals and families we serve.Funds may be used to purchase:New mattresses and bedding – ensuring residents have a safe and comfortable place to sleepEssential appliances – a new fridge or stove, which allow families to store and prepare healthy meals at homeBasic furniture — a table where a family can eat together, a desk for someone returning to school, or a sofa for a youth to finally feel at homeHygiene supplies – allowing residents to live with dignityNon-perishable food – supporting food security needsProgram materials – connecting residents through life skills and communityTransportation – assisting residents to appointmentsUpkeep of shared spaces and improvements that make our housing more welcomingEvery dollar makes a direct impact — helping people not just survive but build a foundation for a better future.

Hope for the Holidays helps women and families in St. Thomas-Elgin feel supported, safe, and connected during a season that can be stressful and isolating.Your gift strengthens YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin programs that provide practical support, skill-building, and community for women working toward stability and independence.Every contribution—of any size—keeps local women and families moving forward, together.

Your gift to the Area of Greatest Need meets people where they are, right now. It helps keep a roof over someone’s head, connects newcomers to settlement support, and opens doors to childcare, counselling, and skills training.When you give, you back local leadership, advocacy, and practical help for women, gender-diverse people, and their families across St. Thomas-Elgin. Your support lets us respond quickly where the need is most urgent, today and tomorrow.