Member Alerts

YWCA Crabtree Corner is a welcoming community and resource centre in the Downtown Eastside for women and families. We are currently accepting donations of women’s, men’s and youth clothing of all sizes.

Clothing types needed are:

• In season casual sweaters, shirts, pants, raincoats and hoodies

Requirements:

• When brought in, all clothing should be:
  • new or gently used
  • of quality and current
  • clean
  • in good condition (no stains, rips, pilling, missing buttons, etc.)
• Spring/summer attire only
• Limit of 2 items per person
• Clothing may be respectfully declined if requirements are not met or fulfilled

Drop off clothing at Member Services by March 31, 2025.

If you would like to support YWCA in a different way, donation inquiries can be made to donations@ywcavan.org. Donations over $10 are eligible for a tax receipt if the items are new and a sales receipt is provided. There is also a TipTap at Member Services for your convenience. TipTap donations don’t receive a tax receipt.

We are thrilled to announce Acorn Pickleball paddles can now be purchased in our pro shop! Acorn Pickleball is a proudly independent Canadian pickleball brand based in Whistler, BC aiming to make a mark on courts around the globe. Acorn's pickleball paddles empower every player - from beginner to pro - to elevate their game with thoughtfully crafted, high-performing paddles designed for quality and performance. Not to mention they have a lifetime warranty!

There is an assortment of paddles to purchase or demo in our pro shop. Try one today and elevate your game!