Our office on 235 1st Ave. #702 (7th floor) is open for walk-ins and scheduled meetings.
Please continue wearing masks, sanitizing your hands and maintaining distancing. Office hours are Monday – Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM and closed between 12 PM and 12:30 PM
Our office on 827 Seymour St. will remain closed to the public.
Our Vision
Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society (KDEFS) is building a just and equitable community where women, gender diverse people, and families are supported and empowered to thrive.
Our Services
The Kamloops & District Elizabeth Fry Society is an active community based non-profit agency that offers programs and services in the areas of housing and community justice to people in the Kamloops area, with a focus on women and families.
Our goal is to provide effective programs, services and public education to contribute in building a healthy and safe community by minimizing barriers that individuals may experience, by meeting the diverse needs of marginalized people in the community, and by fostering the individual’s personal growth and self sufficiency.
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Community Justice & Legal Services
The Elizabeth Fry Legal Clinic (ELC) provides free legal advice and representation to low-income residents in Kamloops, Kelowna and surrounding areas.
Legal Services Office Contact Information:
Collect calls accepted
702 – 235 1st Ave,
Kamloops, BC V2C 3J4
250-374-2119 or toll free at 1-877-374-2119
Courtwork Program – currently on hold due to COVID-19
For Criminal Court
8:30 – 11:30 AM
Mondays and Thursdays
Kamloops Courthouse, 2nd Floor
455 Columbia Street
For Family Court
8:30 – 11:30 AM
Mondays and Wednesdays
Kamloops Courthouse, 3rd Floor
455 Columbia Street
Requirements for a courtwork volunteer:
- An interest in the criminal or family justice system
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Commitment to volunteering
- Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people
Library & Pretrial Program
The Society manages a library at the Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre, providing access to fiction and non-fiction reading material for prisoners, including a legal resource collection and providing assistance with completing legal aid applications.
Housing & Resources
Affordable and Subsidized Housing
Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Society operates three affordable housing buildings. To apply for any of our housing, please email our housing support contact at
housinginquiries@kamloopsefry.com for access to an application and information.
Elizabeth Court
A family oriented affordable housing complex providing 46 units with a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms; including 8 wheelchair accessible 1 bedroom suites. Located in downtown Kamloops. Subsidized units available.
Hill Top Apartments
Located on the North Shore, a family oriented affordable housing complex. Provides 35 units with a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms; including 2 wheelchair accessible 1 bedroom suites.
Cornerhouse
Cornerhouse provides 15 single units.
Rent Bank
The Rent Bank program is a homelessness prevention tool that helps to provide housing stability for low- to moderate-income renters who are unable to pay rent or utilities due to an emergency that compromise their ability to pay. The Rent bank provides interest-free loans to individuals and families, as well as information and supports to other agencies that may be able to help these individuals in order to stabilize their housing situation and future.
Open to all TNRD residents.
For more information, please contact our office: 250-374-2119 or email: rentbank@kamloopsefry.com
Please note that by clicking on the button above, you will be redirected to the BC Rent Bank website to complete the online Pre-assessment form. BC Rent Bank and Kamloops & District Elizabeth Fry Society collect, use and disclose your personal information for assessment and administration purposes in accordance with the BC Rent Bank Privacy Statement.
Teck Highland Valley Copper generously helps sponsor our Rent Bank Program through their generous donation in support of families in our community
Women’s Housing Support
“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott
The women’s housing support program aims to help women find or maintain safe, suitable housing. The program:
- Assists women to maintain or become stable in their housing situation.
- Provides support for the development of life and self-advocacy skills.
- Connects women with community resources and one-on-one support specific to each individual.
- Hosts groups information sessions focused on issues related to housing tenancy, life skills, health or finances.
Family Stepping Stones
Family Stepping Stones provides the only women’s second stage housing in Kamloops. Five women and their children live in long term supportive housing to stabilize their lives. With individualized programming for each woman and her children, Family Stepping Stones provides a safe and supportive environment to keep families together until they are ready to transition to independent living.
We are thankful for the support of Castanet Kamloops in helping us raise funds for the Family Stepping Stones program!
Lizzy’s Closet
Lizzy’s Closet is currently closed due to COVID-19. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Youth: Sky Program
The Sky Program is a community based program that provides an alternative to custody for youth involved in the criminal justice system. Youth are housed in local care-homes and attend a day program Monday through Friday where they learn, receive one-on-one support and participate in recreational activities.
Parent Support Group
You are not alone. We are parents supporting parents of Alcoholic & Addicted Children.
This group meets weekly in a safe environment facilitated by an experienced counselor in the addictions field. Our goal is to support each other, gain insight and develop strategies for coping with these overwhelming feelings.
Addiction is a family disease where all members are held hostage to the chaos and trauma.
“Such a relief to know I am not alone in my confusion, anger, guilt, fear, worry… other parents have been here and survived.”
“This group has allowed me to learn to detach, with love, from my addicted son. It has taught me the importance of looking after myself. I can only control me, not the addict.”
To access this program please contact Penny at (250) 372-8328.
Contact Us
Main Office
#702 – 235 1st Ave
Kamloops, BC V2C 3J4
Phone: 250.374.2119
Fax: 250-374-5768
Our Seymour office is closed to the public.
