Mission
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa is devoted to working with women and young women who have been criminalized as well as those who may become criminalized.
Values and Guiding Principles
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa is a feminist organization committed to the following values:
To take a systemic focus to programming by working in partnerships with the greater community in which our clients live, and by taking a holistic approach to policies and programming.
To work from a human rights and anti-oppression perspective, the organization’s focus is client-centered and works to empower our clients to meet their own needs.
To promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment for clients especially for those who are marginalized.
To recruit and retain qualified employees and to ensure that the organization offers working conditions and compensation that is reflective of the not-for-profit sector and adequately reflects the skills of our employees.
To earn the respect of our partners and clients by providing a comprehensive and professional approach that includes best practices in the delivery of programming.
Vision
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa is a leader in social equity and a voice for social change. We provide comprehensive and holistic programming and are accountable to clients, funders, members and the greater community.
