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Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia

@EfryMainland_NS

We strive to address the causes of criminalization of women, girls, and gender-diverse people, while also supporting their personal empowerment and well-being.

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From May 9th to 11th, please join us at Fairbanks Centre for the On Our Terms art exhibit and market: survivors of gender-based violence sharing stories through art and craft- on their terms.

CONTENT WARNING: This exhibit contains visual, written, and audio content about…

From May 9th to 11th, please join us at Fairbanks Centre for the On Our Terms art exhibit and market: survivors of gender-based violence sharing stories through art and craft- on their terms. CONTENT WARNING: This exhibit contains visual, written, and audio content about…
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We are filled with gratitude towards Hope United Church's incredible outreach committee for coordinating a donation drive for our clients! This morning, Barb and Karen from the committee dropped off a huge collection of toiletries, bedding, and clothing, all donated by Hope…

We are filled with gratitude towards Hope United Church's incredible outreach committee for coordinating a donation drive for our clients! This morning, Barb and Karen from the committee dropped off a huge collection of toiletries, bedding, and clothing, all donated by Hope…
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We are pleased to introduce our three incredible panelists for opening night of the On Our Terms exhibit: Clare Gallagher, Lisa Adams, and Kylee Nunn. All three panelists are survivor experts who advocate fiercely for survivors of gender-based violence.

Please join us at…

We are pleased to introduce our three incredible panelists for opening night of the On Our Terms exhibit: Clare Gallagher, Lisa Adams, and Kylee Nunn. All three panelists are survivor experts who advocate fiercely for survivors of gender-based violence. Please join us at…
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'I grew up knowing that as a woman you will be shamed publicly for stepping out of line. You have to stay in line.'

Please join us for the 'On Our Terms' art exhibit from May 9th to 11th, along with a crafters market on May 11th, at Fairbanks Centre in Dartmouth! 

This exhibit…

'I grew up knowing that as a woman you will be shamed publicly for stepping out of line. You have to stay in line.' Please join us for the 'On Our Terms' art exhibit from May 9th to 11th, along with a crafters market on May 11th, at Fairbanks Centre in Dartmouth!  This exhibit…
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We are excited to share that our annual fall fundraiser- an elegant evening filled with delicious food, drinks, music, impactful speakers, a silent auction, and more- will be held on November 2nd at the Cedar Event Centre!

To make this event the best that it can possibly be,…

We are excited to share that our annual fall fundraiser- an elegant evening filled with delicious food, drinks, music, impactful speakers, a silent auction, and more- will be held on November 2nd at the Cedar Event Centre! To make this event the best that it can possibly be,…
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Over the next few days, we are introducing our incredible panelists for the opening night of the On Our Terms art exhibit and market! Meet Kylee Nunn- Kylee is a survivor expert on gender-based violence with a background in restorative justice, frontline support work, and…

Over the next few days, we are introducing our incredible panelists for the opening night of the On Our Terms art exhibit and market! Meet Kylee Nunn- Kylee is a survivor expert on gender-based violence with a background in restorative justice, frontline support work, and…
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We are thrilled to introduce our panelists for the opening night of the On Our Terms art exhibit and market! Meet Lisa Adams- Lisa is a survivor expert who aims to raise public awareness about challenges survivors of gender-based violence face within our legal system. Read on to…

We are thrilled to introduce our panelists for the opening night of the On Our Terms art exhibit and market! Meet Lisa Adams- Lisa is a survivor expert who aims to raise public awareness about challenges survivors of gender-based violence face within our legal system. Read on to…
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We are thrilled to share that the Halifax Assistance Fund recently granted us $7,000! This funding is being used to alleviate barriers to food security and transportation faced by our clients, encompassing some of the most vulnerable women, girls, and gender-diverse people in…

We are thrilled to share that the Halifax Assistance Fund recently granted us $7,000! This funding is being used to alleviate barriers to food security and transportation faced by our clients, encompassing some of the most vulnerable women, girls, and gender-diverse people in…
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Happy Lesbian Visibility Week!

This week and always, we are dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and empowering the lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer women, girls, and gender-diverse folks in our community and beyond.

Interested in supporting our programming for…

Happy Lesbian Visibility Week! This week and always, we are dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and empowering the lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer women, girls, and gender-diverse folks in our community and beyond. Interested in supporting our programming for…
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At Pickford & Black, on May 29th, please join us for an evening of local wine, charcuterie, and helping our community's most vulnerable women, girls, and gender-diverse people.

Tickets, priced at $55, can be purchased at: sip-and-support.eventbrite.ca

Thank you for supporting our…

At Pickford & Black, on May 29th, please join us for an evening of local wine, charcuterie, and helping our community's most vulnerable women, girls, and gender-diverse people. Tickets, priced at $55, can be purchased at: sip-and-support.eventbrite.ca Thank you for supporting our…
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'I felt walking through these doors, I'm finally safe. When you're a survivor of domestic violence, you walk around feeling like you're in a parallel universe.'

Please join us for the 'On Our Terms' art exhibit from May 9th to 11th, along with an artisans market on May 11th, at…

'I felt walking through these doors, I'm finally safe. When you're a survivor of domestic violence, you walk around feeling like you're in a parallel universe.' Please join us for the 'On Our Terms' art exhibit from May 9th to 11th, along with an artisans market on May 11th, at…
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On behalf of our staff, clients, volunteers, and Board of Directors, we stand in solidarity and grief with all those lost to the Nova Scotia Mass Tragedy on April 18th and 19th of 2020. Four years later, the impacts are still felt just as deeply. Our hearts are with all those…

On behalf of our staff, clients, volunteers, and Board of Directors, we stand in solidarity and grief with all those lost to the Nova Scotia Mass Tragedy on April 18th and 19th of 2020. Four years later, the impacts are still felt just as deeply. Our hearts are with all those…
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Hey, wonderful community!

For a new candle-making workshop that we will soon be starting for clients, we are seeking donations of mason jars, ranging from 4 to 8 oz in size.

If you have mason jars that you are able to donate, please email [email protected] or…

Hey, wonderful community! For a new candle-making workshop that we will soon be starting for clients, we are seeking donations of mason jars, ranging from 4 to 8 oz in size. If you have mason jars that you are able to donate, please email housingsupport@efrymns.ca or…
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Please join us for the 'On Our Terms' art exhibit from May 9th to 11th, along with an artisans market on May 11th, at Fairbanks Centre in Dartmouth!

This exhibit and market will use art and crafts to amplify the voices of survivors of gender-based violence.

'I had a say. It…

Please join us for the 'On Our Terms' art exhibit from May 9th to 11th, along with an artisans market on May 11th, at Fairbanks Centre in Dartmouth! This exhibit and market will use art and crafts to amplify the voices of survivors of gender-based violence. 'I had a say. It…
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Last week, our Indigenous Program Coordinator, Rae, facilitated a fantastic Medicinal Tea Tasting Workshop for clients, staff, and the community. Rae- thank you for sharing such valuable knowledge through your workshops and teaching participants in an inclusive, accessible, and…

Last week, our Indigenous Program Coordinator, Rae, facilitated a fantastic Medicinal Tea Tasting Workshop for clients, staff, and the community. Rae- thank you for sharing such valuable knowledge through your workshops and teaching participants in an inclusive, accessible, and…
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