Elizabeth Fry Toronto

Elizabeth Fry Toronto We deliver gender based, trauma informed services for women & non binary people who are criminalized.

Elizabeth Fry Toronto, established in 1952, serves women who are, have been or are at risk of being in conflict with the criminal justice system. We provide transitional housing and community supports that are:

Women-centred: ensuring women and girls receive services and supports that respect their social, economic, physical and cultural realities and based on the assumption that women know their

own realities best and are best served by models that acknowledges women’s differences from men. Gender-responsive: creating service models that reflect an understanding of the realities of the lives of women and girls and address and respond to their strengths and challenges. Anti-oppressive: implementing practices that acknowledge repression in societies, economies, cultures and groups and seeking to remove or negate the influence of such repression.

☀️It was so great to bring our EFry Toronto team together from across our various offices for a day of fun, sun and comm...
09/03/2026

☀️It was so great to bring our EFry Toronto team together from across our various offices for a day of fun, sun and community.🐝

The day started off with a collaborative artist-led activity with Studio Arts. We are so excited to display these 3 collaborative pieces in our offices as a reminder of the time together and the community we are building 🧡

And of course the day wouldn't be complete without some competitive games, a beach scavenger hunt, great food and lots of laughter.

The opportunity to connect with our team, get creative together and enjoy eachother's company was a summer day well spent!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLPlCNr9K5EJoin our FREE, 4-session Financial Literacy program starting next Thursday, S...
08/31/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLPlCNr9K5E

Join our FREE, 4-session Financial Literacy program starting next Thursday, Sept 10!
Take the first steps in feeling empowered, hopeful and in-control of your financial future.

Trauma-informed🔹Feminist 🔹Practical 🔹Judgement-Free

🟠 Create & bring home a budget and personalized financial plan tailored to your lifestyle

🟠 Learn strategies for managing the emotional impacts of money stress

🟠 Learn how to tackle debt, build your credit and develop healthy money habits

🟠 Understand financial safety, consumer rights and privacyx

🟠 Get the opportunity to build community! Connect with peers and learn from mentors

To learn more, contact:
[email protected]
416-924-3708 ext. 255

OR, fill out this expression of interest form:
https://lnkd.in/gTyEvEkT

The overdose crisis has touched all our communities.Today we remember the lives that have been harmed or lost from overd...
08/31/2026

The overdose crisis has touched all our communities.

Today we remember the lives that have been harmed or lost from overdose.
Today we feel the grief of the friends and family mourning.

🔸Overdose is a preventable crisis
🔸Overdose prevention solutions exist
🔸Criminalizing drug use causes more harm than good. Prioritize care over criminalization.
🔸Policy must exist to prioritize health, dignity, human rights and needs. Too often, drug-related laws are punitive rather than focused on what’s best for individuals.
🔸EVERYONE has a right to respectful and comprehensive health care. Too many people are denied the care they need due to stigma, discrimination, or lack of resources.
🔸The voices of the community drive the solutions necessary to end overdose. Get educated, get involved.



Sources:
https://www.hivlegalnetwork.ca/site/behind-bars-systemic-failures-in-canadas-prisons-are-causing-alarming-but-predictable-health-outcomes/?lang=en

https://www.canlii.org/en/commentary/doc/2022CanLIIDocs4183 #!fragment/zoupio-_Tocpdf_bk_0_2/BQCwhgziBcwMYgK4DsDWszIQewE4BUBTADwBdoAvbRABwEtsBaAfX2zhoBMAzZgI1TMADMwBMASgA0ybKUIQAiokK4AntADkGyREJhcCJSvVadegyADKeUgCF1AJQCiAGScA1AIIA5AMJPJUjA+aFJ2cXEgA

https://www.overdoseday.com/

This September, we're making room for ideas.The WEB Fall Sprint brings together five sessions of entrepreneurship learni...
08/27/2026

This September, we're making room for ideas.

The WEB Fall Sprint brings together five sessions of entrepreneurship learning, exploration and hands-on work across four weeks.

You'll have the opportunity to:
🔵 Explore and test your business idea
🔵 Research potential customers and the market
🔵 Work with the Feminist Business Model Canvas
🔵 Learn how to use AI critically and ethically for research
🔵 Connect with other women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs
🔵 Put your learning into practice between sessions

Ready to explore your idea?
📩 [email protected]
📞 416-924-3708 ext. 226

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) featuring the launch of our 4-year Strategic Plan! ...
08/26/2026

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) featuring the launch of our 4-year Strategic Plan! Join us as we reflect on our journey, and share a roadmap of where we are heading, what we are building and the future we imagine 💫

📅Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕜6pm-8pm EST
📍Studio 163 (People with Aids Foundation): 163 Queen St E, 4th Floor
📢SPEAKERS and SPECIAL GUESTS will be announced soon, stay tuned!

Scan the QR code, or register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/elizabeth-fry-toronto-2026-agm-strategic-plan-launch-tickets-1994152172830?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Traditional financial advice doesn't always account for what happens when money is connected to trauma, abuse, unstable ...
08/24/2026

Traditional financial advice doesn't always account for what happens when money is connected to trauma, abuse, unstable income, caregiving, incarceration, disability or other major life changes.

This four-week program creates space to talk honestly about money, power and safety while learning practical skills you can use in everyday life.

You'll work toward a two-year personal budget and financial healing plan, while exploring realistic ways to strengthen financial stability and grow income.

Register for our Fall Sprint

🔗 https://efrytoronto.org/programs-services/just-in-time/
📞 416-924-3708 ext. 231

The Indian Boarding Homes Class Action provides compensation to people placed in these homes as part of this Indigenous ...
08/24/2026

The Indian Boarding Homes Class Action provides compensation to people placed in these homes as part of this Indigenous class action settlement.
📢If you were affected by the Indian Boarding Homes Program, now is the time to come forward and submit your compensation claim.

Virtual Information sessions now being offered, beginning August 26 to November 25, 2026:
https://boardinghomesclassaction.com/events/

Use the Eligibility Checker to verify eligibility for compensation:
https://boardinghomesclassaction.com/eligibilitychecker/

WEB gives women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs the tools, time and support to explore their ideas, research their cust...
08/20/2026

WEB gives women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs the tools, time and support to explore their ideas, research their customers and think through what building a business could actually look like.

Bring your questions. Your idea can start there.

Ready to explore your idea?

Join the WEB Fall Sprint this fall and get the support to take your idea from “What if?” to “Let’s see where this goes.”

📩 [email protected]
📞 416-924-3708 ext. 226

Record suspension applications involve paperwork, documentation and several steps. Knowing where to begin can make the p...
08/19/2026

Record suspension applications involve paperwork, documentation and several steps. Knowing where to begin can make the process feel a little less overwhelming.

Elizabeth Fry Toronto’s Record Suspension Program can help eligible individuals understand the process and what options may be available.

If you’re wondering where to start, reach out.

📩 [email protected]
📞 416-924-3708 ext. 400

Strong families build strong communities! 🧡Join us at Elizabeth Fry Toronto for an engaging Caregivers Workshop for wome...
08/18/2026

Strong families build strong communities! 🧡

Join us at Elizabeth Fry Toronto for an engaging Caregivers Workshop for women-identifying and non-binary parents and caregivers. This free 2-day workshop is designed to provide practical tools, meaningful connections and support for caregivers navigating the joys and challenges of parenting.

📅Thursdays, Oct 10 to Nov 5
🕙11am-4pm
📍Virtual, Zoom
🧡FREE

Visit our Website or scan the QR Code to register:
https://efrytoronto.org/programs-services/counselling-services/

Or call/email to chat with our team and learn more!
✉️[email protected]
📞416-924-3708 ext. 243 OR 298

Together, you can share and grow in a welcoming and supportive environment.

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215 Wellesley Street East
Toronto, ON
M4X1G1

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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