Every person deserves dignity and respect.

Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka works with youth and adults experiencing homelessness and criminalization to create meaningful change in their lives.

Building Hope, Dignity & Opportunity

OUR MISSION

Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka envisions healthy, hopeful, and housed individuals living free from incarceration. To prevent and reduce homelessness, criminalization, racialization, and poverty by addressing systemic causes through
advocacy, services, and maximizing human potential.

OUR VISION

Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka envisions healthy, hopeful and housed individuals living free from incarceration.

“I found a place where I wasn’t defined by my past, but supported for my future.”

Dedicated to systemic and personal change.

Care that recognizes the profound impact of past experiences, focusing on safety, trust, and empowerment.

Championing the rights of the marginalized through policy work and direct legal support systems.

Building a network of care that bridges the gap between isolation and belonging within Simcoe Muskoka.

OUR PROGRAMS

Paths to restoration and growth.

Support for those returning to the community after incarceration.

Navigating the legal system with dignity.

One-on-one and group counseling services.

1,200+

INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED YEARLY

15+

DEDICATED PROGRAMS

350

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS

40+

YEARS SERVING SIMCOE MUSKOKA

“I just wanted to say thank you, for everything. You've done so much for me over the past year. You taught me so much and I wanted you to know how how appreciated you are.”

JANE DOE

Leading the way in gender-responsive justice.

Decades of Specialization

Our staff are experts in the specific challenges faced by women and gender-diverse people in the justice system.

Research-Led Approach

We continuously integrate the latest findings in restorative justice and social work to improve our outcomes.

Help us build a more just future.

Whether through volunteering your time or donating funds, your support directly impacts lives in our local community.