EFry operates approximately two dozen different programs and services, in addition to our advocacy work to pursue system-wide changes. Everything we do has the same ultimate goal: creating opportunities for women to improve their lives and those of their children. Creating Opportunity in Ways Big and Small When people can’t count on their basic human… Read More
Archives for March 2015
What Does ‘Equality’ Really Mean?
As an organization dedicated to supporting marginalized women, it’s probably not surprising that pursuing equality is a key part of our mission. But what do we mean by ‘equality’? At first blush, it may seem we want women to have the exact same treatment and supports as men. However, that’s not strictly true. What we… Read More
The Difference Dignity Makes
EFry treats everyone with dignity. It sounds logical enough. For those of us who haven’t come from abusive backgrounds and aren’t struggling with addiction, living in poverty or incarcerated, we take dignity for granted. Of course people will treat us with respect. Of course we matter. Of course we are worthy of someone else’s time…. Read More
Why Proposed Life Without Parole Legislation Isn’t Good For Anyone
By Shawn Bayes, Executive Director As part of its vow to be “tough on crime,” the federal government is planning to table legislation to make the penalty for certain crimes incarceration for life without the possibility of parole. While it might sound logical at first blush, there are four big problems with this: It won’t… Read More
#DignityEqualityOpportunity is the New Black
As you may know, EFry relies on donors and volunteers to make much of our work possible. Without the public’s generosity, we couldn’t operate our drop-in centres, provide our JustKids programs to help children with a parent in prison or operate our Small Frys Boutique, which gives women living in poverty a place to get… Read More