The Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society is a trusted charity that is dedicated to advancing the safety, legal rights & economic security of women & children.
Our Mission
To empower women and children to achieve dignity, security, & equality in the community.
Our Goals
Stop violence against women & children.
Move low income women & children out of poverty.
Promote the legal rights, justice, & services for women & children.
Stopping Violence Against Women & Children
The Elizabeth Fry Society provides a safe and confidential environment where women, children, and teens can speak with a trusted person, access counselling, develop a safety plan, and learn about their rights and options.
Moving Low Income Women Out of Poverty
We offer personal and career development programs that assist low income women in getting back on their feet and moving toward long term independence and security for themselves and their family.
Promoting the Legal Rights, Justice & Services for Women & Children
We provide court support and information to women and children involved in the justice system. We advocate on behalf of women and children to ensure that their legal rights and needs within the justice system are met.
Leadership:
Our organization is governed by an elected volunteer board of directors, who hire an Agency Coordinator. The board and Agency Coordinator lead with an emphasis on outward vision, encouraging all to express their views, strategic leadership, clear distinction between staff and directors, collaborative decision making, and a view toward the future.
Our organizational values include equality, diversity, integrity, teamwork, and fiscal responsibility.
View our Strategic Plan 2009
Email the Agency Coordinator: aimee@empoweringchange.net
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Useful Links
- BC Human Rights Coalition
- Beyond Crisis Campaign Website
- Castanet News
- Karis Support Society
- Kelowna Community Resources Volunteer Opportunities
- Kelowna Family Centre
- Kelowna Women's Shelter
- Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
- NOW Canada Society
- Options for Sexual Health
- Society of Hope
- The Jane Doe Legal Network