The Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton (E.Fry CB) opened as a branch of Unison Society of Halifax in 1974. In 1976, E.Fry CB joined the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS), linking it to many sister organizations across Canada and exercising a voice at the national level. Fry CB is a not-for-profit organization located in one of Canada’s most economically depressed areas. The society operates on a budget comprised of limited funding received from various foundations and government sources. To date, E. Fry CB has survived financial constraints and cut backs to succeed in delivering services to an estimated 3000 individual women per year. These women benefit from support, advocacy and programming from the society. E.Fry CB also attains approximately 23,000 contacts with community agencies on their behalf. Fry CB receives referrals from court staff, police, judiciary, legal counsel (defence and prosecution), parole and probation services, community agencies, counselors and by word of mouth from people who have previously experienced the intervention and support of the Society.
