A respected philanthropist, Elinor Gill Ratcliffe has made a difference in the lives of many. Her generous gifts have provided essential support to non-profit organizations such as the Kingston Family YMCA, the YMCA-YWCA of Northeast Avalon, and the community foundations of St. John's and of Kingston. She has assisted countless children through her support of literacy programs and summer camps. Through the Gill Ratcliffe Foundation, she helps to ensure the continuing operation of hundreds of organizations that support education, the arts and families in need.