Housing Program
The Elizabeth Fry Society housing program provides subsidized housing to Indigenous women who have a history of homelessness and victimization through sexual exploitation. In Edmonton, 47% of our homeless individuals identify as being Indigenous. Our housing program operates on the principle that housing is an essential human right, and that individuals cannot overcome the obstacles in their lives without a safe, permanent place to call home. Participants work closely with the Elizabeth Fry Society team in order to achieve and maintain personal successes (e.g., employment, family reunification, prosocial living, healthy lifestyle, and sobriety) while working toward independent living. The aim of the program is to provide women with security, opportunity, and wrap around support to empower women for successful reintegration into their communities.
The housing program hopes to reduce:
The (re)criminalization of women committing offences related to homelessness.
The harm/risks to women being victimized through human trafficking.
Human trafficking occurring in our community.
"My favourite thing is the home visits! They make me accountable. The home visits really make me feel supported. I have the ability to air out my thoughts and make a concrete plan.”
-Program Participant
For more information please contact:
Housing Program Coordinator
Kyla Perrin
Phone: (780) 784-2209
Toll Free: (866) 421-1175
E-mail: Kyla.Perrin@efrynorthernalberta.com