Employees at YWCA Toronto are guided by the following mission, vision and beliefs which provide a context for our values and our work.

 

Mission statement

YWCA Toronto is an association of diverse and caring women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through dynamic leadership, advocacy and a range of unique and essential services that promote personal growth and economic independence.

The mission of YWCA Toronto is defined broadly by its membership in the YWCA Canada and the World YWCA.

 

Vision statement

Through a holistic and partnership approach, the YWCA will expand its programs and services to meet the more complex array of emergency and long-term community needs, significantly increase its financial resource base and be widely valued for its commitment to equity, access, safety and just society and as a leader in advocacy and service to women and girls.

 

A feminist workplace

The following beliefs guide the policies, planning and operation of the Association.

Every woman is unique and must be treated with respect and equity.
Every woman has the right to social and economic justice.
Every woman has the right to self-determination and the responsibility to contribute to society in her own way.
These beliefs form the basis of feminism at YWCA Toronto.

 

YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace.

Bargaining Unit staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189.