Vision
YWCA Toronto seeks a radical transformation of society where all women, girls and gender diverse people can thrive.
Mission
YWCA Toronto is a leader and collaborator in the provision of feminist,
intersectional and transformative shelter and housing, employment and
training, leadership, and advocacy for women, girls and gender diverse
people.
Values
INTERSECTIONAL FEMINISM
We support the strength of women, girls and gender diverse people, with boldness, creativity and passion. We acknowledge the profound and differential impact of racism, oppression and colonialism across the diversity of our participant population and our staff teams. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming and responsive to all women and gender diverse people. We strive to provide participants and staff of all races, religions, classes, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and immigration statuses with programs, services and work environments that are culturally responsive, culturally safe, equitable and accountable.
COMMUNITY VOICES
We centre the voices and experiences of all participants in establishing our advocacy priorities and in developing and evaluating our programs.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
We work tenaciously to create meaningful social change and equity for women, girls and gender diverse people. We specifically call out and work towards eradicating anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism. We acknowledge the Indigenous land on which the Association works, and we are committed to meaningful acts of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP
We seek opportunities to strengthen our capacity and the capacity of allied and sister service organizations, to expand service offerings for participants and to strengthen advocacy and movement building initiatives.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
We hold ourselves accountable to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed services and provide programs that reflect the self-identified priorities of our communities.
SUSTAINABILITY
We work to ensure that the resources and strategies of the Association will allow us to evolve and thrive.