About the YWCA

YWCA Saskatoon is a vibrant, community-based organization that responds to the needs of women and their families in Saskatoon, providing both preventative and emergent services. We are a member of YWCA Canada and our funding comes from government, granting agencies, charitable donations, and fee-for-service.

We currently employ more than 100 people and serve approximately 8000 women, men, youth, and children annually.

Vision:

Women, girls and their families are empowered in a safe, equitable community.

Mission:

Honouring our commitment to women’s issues, we provide services, programs and advocacy to advance reconciliation, independence, wellness and equal opportunities.

Values: 

Diversity

We foster diversity by:

• Honoring differences in ethnicity, religion, sexuality, socio-economic status, abilities, and ideas
• Demonstrating flexibility in the creation and implementation of programs and procedures for staff and clients
• Recognizing the value of differences

Respect

We foster respect by:

• Upholding the dignity of others through our actions and words
• Embracing differences and treating others with respect
• Understanding, appreciating, and considering the ideas and opinions of everyone

Integrity

We foster integrity by:

• Conducting our social and business interactions with honest and transparency
• Living purposefully to instill trust in others
• Following through on promises and commitments
• Creating a welcoming and fun environment for everyone

Communication

We foster communication by:

• Communicating with openness and honesty
• Creating consistent standards and norms for the sharing of information
• Encouraging two-way communication

Teamwork

We foster teamwork by:

• Encouraging collaboration and cooperation between individuals and departments
• Valuing individual strengths within the team
• Building a culture of camaraderie
• Creating a welcoming and fun environment for everyone.