About the YWCA

YWCA Regina supports women and families in the realization of their full potential to the benefit of our entire community. We believe that good things happen when we give voice to vulnerable women and children.

Our Purpose

YWCA Regina supports women and families in the realization of their full potential to the benefit of our entire community.

We provide childcare, shelter and housing, community programs, family support programs, and outreach.

Our Aspiration

YWCA Regina is a community voice of and for women.

We are a trusted partner in addressing the most complex community issues faced by women and our community.

Our Hope and Dream

We aspire to a world where communities benefit from the full and equitable inclusion and advancement of women and families.

The experiences and perspectives of women and families are reflected in all facets of society.

Our Programs

Since 1910 we have provided multiple programs and services to our community including:

  • Affordable, supported housing
  • Shelters for women and families escaping violence and experiencing homelessness
  • Outreach Services to support clients in the community
  • Harm Reduction
  • Emergency receiving shelters for children
  • Family repatriation home
  • Childcare centres
  • Interventions for children that have been exposed to violence
  • Mentoring programs for children and youth
  • Summer camps and day camps for children and youth
  • Women of Distinction Awards recognizing the achievements of women across southern Saskatchewan
  • Walk A Mile Event raising awareness of domestic violence
  • Coldest Night of the Year event raising awareness of family homelessness
  • Power of Being You Conference and in-school programs to empower children and youth
  • Encore Market, a low-cost and low-barrier thrift store for the community

We welcome you to be involved in your local YWCA.

Our Values

  • Respect

    Everyone is deserving of an equitable and judgement-free environment.

  • Inclusion

    Everyone has an equal voice.

  • Trust

    Our work is done with integrity and authenticity to maintain the trust we have gained in our community.

  • Encouragement

    We meet people and community where they are to support where they want to be.

  • Resiliency

    We address difficult conversations and community issues.