Elizabeth Fry Society Of Mainland Nova Scotia

• Renovictions, fixed-term leases leading to people sleeping rough in Halifax: survey

  A new survey among people sleeping rough in the Halifax area suggests the practices of renovictions and fixed-term leases are contributing to the rising number of unhoused people.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
  
• New N.S. thrift store a ‘beautiful little space’ with abundance of opportunities

  The Abundance Store in downtown Dartmouth works to support the Elizabeth Fry Society and help marginalized people gain work experience and skills.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2022
  
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• ‘Hotels are not homes’: 10 groups call on Halifax to stop removal of temporary shelters

  The group said that the city's eviction actions are legally suspect and that the province isn't offering permanent housing solutions.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2021
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• N.S. doctor helps lead national call to action for clinicians to support drug decriminalization

  A newly launched petition calls on Canadian clinicians to support the decriminalization of illegal substances.

  Health

  Jul 2, 2021
• New directory aims to help Nova Scotia youths involved in sex trade

  A new directory of resources that aims to help youth involved in or exiting the sex trade has been launched in Nova Scotia.

  Education

  Jun 11, 2021
• ‘Troubling trends’ in Nova Scotia’s justice system for Black and Indigenous people

  "If systematic racism is the problem, anti-racism seem to be the cure."

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2021
• Nova Scotia invests $360K in housing facility for criminalized women transitioning back to society

  'Early intervention and direct access to supports and services result in improved outcomes for women.'

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2020
• Elizabeth Fry Society fundraising for incarcerated women’s Christmas gifts

  While others use the holidays season to spend time with their loved ones, those incarcerated experience additional separation difficulties throughout the season.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2020
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• Province investing $1.4M in initiatives to address human trafficking, sexual exploitation

  The province is investing money to support programs and services that will raise awareness, prevention and directly help victims and survivors.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2020