Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

💜MEET OUR FIRST REBEL: CHRYSALIS OUTREACH MIDWIVES 💜

For Rebel with a Cause 2026, we’ve chosen five Rebels from our community. People and organizations who are taking action, challenging systems, advocating for others, and helping create a more just and equitable community.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to each of them.

Today, we’re proud to introduce our first Rebel, Chrysalis Outreach Midwives. www.chrysalismidwives.ca

Their work is rooted in harm reduction, dignity, respect, and access to care. They are filling an important gap in our community and helping ensure that people who often experience barriers within the healthcare system are seen, heard, and supported.

We are honoured to recognize Chrysalis Outreach Midwives as a 2026 Rebel with a Cause.

Here is their story 💜

"Chrysalis Outreach Midwives was officially launched in November 2025 by Kirsten Schmidt and Dr Kate Gerster to work with pregnant folks facing homelessness, substance use disorders and complex mental health issues. This was work Kirsten had been doing in Kawartha Lakes as “extra” to her regular midwifery practice - but Dr Gerster recognized the need for expansion to Peterborough so we grew! Shortly after launching, Krysta Moland joined us as a second midwife on the team. We provide non judgemental sexual and reproductive health care through outreach services to shelters, drop-ins, methadone clinics, and tents. Our work is about harm reduction. We ensure clients are treated with respect within health care, support our obstetrical colleagues in providing holistic care to our folks, and work with the community to improve access and understanding of sexual and reproductive needs. We have assisted almost 30 women/gender diverse folks from the community this past year with abortion care and prenatal/labour/postpartum support."

For more information and tickets to this year's event: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/annual-gala-6514

09/08/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 16th at Millenium Park from 1pm to 4pm. We hope you will still be able to join us and honour, remember, and commemorate those we have lost to substance poisoning or substance-related illness.

The event will include:

• Free BBQ catering

• Speakers with lived and living experience and people directly impacted by substance use related loss

• Live music by Joslynn

• Community and educational resource tables

• Activities and opportunities to connect with local organizations and community members

• Space for remembrance, reflection and conversation

Fingers crossed that the rain stays away 💜

08/31/2026

🚨POSTPONED 🚨

Due to the current weather forecast, we have made the decision to postpone today's event. We are working on a new date as quickly as we can!

08/27/2026

Take Back The Night is just 3 weeks away! Join us on Thursday September 17th in the couryard of Peterborough Square from 5-9pm for an evening of community connections, poets, rallying, and supporting survivors of sexual violence!
This year our planning committee chose the theme of "Our Voices, Our Strength, Our Community", signifying how much stronger we are when we join together to uplift one another and fight for societal change. Stay tuned over the next few weeks to learn about which agencies and special guests will be joining us this year, as well as some of our sponsors and supporters who make hosting this event a possibility!

This year's logo was generously designed and created by graphic and graphite artist Kyle Enright. Check out more of his artwork by following or reaching out to [email protected]

08/25/2026

Join Delta Bingo and Gaming for their Boot Scootin' Bingo on September 19th at 7pm, with bingo, country music, line dancing, and a costume contest!

08/21/2026

We’ve been getting lots of messages asking where to find us, so here’s the official announcement 🎉

Honestly, we were waiting for all the painting to be finished before we officially made the announcement!

Our new office is at 203 Park St. N. Just look for our purple door 💜

We know our old address is still showing up in places across the internet, and as a non-profit, updating every website, directory, listing, and platform takes a little time.
We’re getting everything updated as quickly as we can, so please bear with us if you spot our old address somewhere online.

We’re excited to welcome you into our new home and can’t wait for you to see it!

08/18/2026

Check out our upcoming groups!

All groups are free to attend and will be held at our office at 203 Park St N.

08/14/2026

✨SAVE THE DATE✨

Something special is coming this fall…

REBEL WITH A CAUSE 2026

This year's theme is "Justice & Mental Health"

Join us as we celebrate the incredible people who challenge injustice, advocate for our community, and create meaningful change in Peterborough.

📅 October 28, 2026

Mark your calendar and watch for our big reveal of this year's REBELS!