Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa is a United Way member agency devoted to helping women and female youth who are, or may be, at risk of coming into conflict with the law. We offer a variety of different programs and services to provide women with confidential and supportive living and learning environments.
Women of all ages are referred to Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa by the officials working in the criminal justice system, by lawyers, medical professionals, social workers, social assistance workers, and by staff of community-based organizations and agencies. Women also seek out our services through word-of-mouth referrals and self-referrals.
Through our programs and services, we help women and their families make... changes... one step at a time. And we have been successful in doing so for over 50 years!
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa is the grateful recipient of funding from:
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa/Elizabeth Fry Society d'Ottawa remercie sincerement la Ville d'Ottawa de son soutien financier
A special Thank you to:
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News & Events
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa Justice Walk
The Elizabeth Fry Society is hosting its first ever Justice Walk on May 2, 2010 along some of the nicest walking trails in Ottawa, around Mooney’s Bay Park. The walk will help raise funds to support the programs designed to assist some of the most vulnerable women and youth in our community – those who have been criminalized, or are at risk of becoming criminalized.
Those interested in participating can download a registration package here Justice Walk Welcome Package.
Recent Bereavement:
We regret to inform you that on Friday, December 11, 2009, long-time Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa employee Kay Rawson passed away after a short battle with cancer.
Kay was the Coordinator of Volunteers at The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa and had been with the agency for over 10 years. We are all saddened at the news of her passing and extend our heartfelt condolences to her family. She will be deeply missed.
Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa
in the News:
Police Step Up Prostitution Sweeps
Cops execute two blitzes in two weeks
Noreen Fagan, Capital XTRA
Published: Friday, November 20, 2009
Overcrowding at Ottawa Women's Jail
Police/No movement on hooker sweeps in wake of poor conditions
Marcus McCann, Capital XTRA
Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Detention centre bursting after sweep
Advocacy group says overcrowding is blocking programs that would keep women from re-offending
Neco Cockburn, Ottawa Citizen
Published: Friday, November 14, 2008
Annual MetLife Alumni Golf Tournament
Please mark Thursday August 27 on your calendars! Thanks to the generous contribution of time from dedicated volunteers, we are pleased that we are, for the 8th year running now, one of three charitable organizations selected to benefit from the MetLife Alumni Charity Golf Tournament.
More information on the tournament is available under our News and Events Section.
2009 Annual General Meeting
Thursday, October 1st 7-9 p.m.
Location: Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
Salle d'Accueil 300 des Peres Blancs Avenue.
Refreshments provided.
Call for New Board Members
For full details including a job description please refer to the careers section.
