YWCA Canada

YWCA Canada operates from Toronto as a national organization focused on advancing equality and inclusion for women, girls, and gender-diverse people. The charity provides housing and shelter services for those experiencing homelessness or fleeing violence, runs employment and skills training programs, and offers community recreation and wellness activities. YWCA Canada also advocates for systemic policy changes to address discrimination and access barriers in areas including housing, employment, and safety. Through its Toronto office and affiliated branches across the country, the organization serves diverse populations including racialized women, Indigenous women, immigrant and refugee women, and low-income families. The charity combines direct support services with broader efforts to shift institutional practices and government policies affecting gender equity.