The YWCA Niagara Region provides shelter, food and assistance to women, men, gender-diverse people and families living in poverty.

I NEED HELP RIGHT NOW

Are you in crisis? The YWCA Niagara Region is open with advocates on duty 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

If you are in distress and need help immediately call 911.

  • (289) 273-4308
    183 King Street
    St. Catharines, ON L2R 3J5

  • 289-686-0927
    176 Oakdale Avenue
    St. Catharines, ON L2P 2K9

  • (289) 267-0411
    6135 Culp Street
    Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2B6

Join the team!

The YWCA Niagara Region is currently recruiting for Board of Directors positions for the 2025/26 term beginning November 2025. As a forward thinking, feminist organization that has been part of the Niagara community for 98 years, our all female board (welcoming those who identify as women or non-binary) is working continuously to help the organization achieve its Mission, Values and Strategic Goals, servicing the most vulnerable in our community. We invite those who share in our passion and want the opportunity to share their skills and abilities, want to support a cause they believe in, or to gain valuable experience, to apply to join our imperative cause of helping homeless women and their families in Niagara.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to understand the organization better, we would be happy to set up an introductory meeting to further discuss the opportunities with a current member of the board. Please reach out to choffman@ywcaniagararegion.ca to arrange a discussion.

Applications for the 2025/26 Board of Directors are being received until August 31, 2025. Please submit your completed application to the Board Nominations Committee at choffmann@ywcaniagararegion.ca.

everyone should have a home

Do you think that every mom and dad, every child, every person in Niagara should have a place to call home?
So do we.

When you donate to the YWCA Niagara Region, you're giving homeless women, gender-diverse folks and children a roof over their heads and you ensure that they have food on the table.

We are committed to social change and work to create a community that supports people in need and provides support through each step towards financial stability and independent living.