About
Bedford House
Class shapes our lives in powerful ways, but it’s not something we often talk about openly.
Since 2015, Bedford House has been developing our Bridging Team model—a transformative community-building approach.
Since its inception, this program has been co-led by people with lived experience of poverty using a popular education model where all participants in the program is both teacher and learner.
Crossing Class Lines:
Bridging Team Launched January 2026
In early 2026, we piloted our newly updated 12 week Bridging Team program. On Class by Canadian author Deborah Dundas will inform our curriculum.
On Class is an exploration of the ways in which we talk about class: who tells the stories, and who doesn’t, which ones tend to be repeated most often, and why this has to change. It asks the question: What don’t we talk about when we don’t talk about class? And what might happen if, finally, we did?
Our Mission
To nurture community connections across socio-economic class lines.
We bring people from different class backgrounds together to learn, unlearn, build relationships, and strengthen community through workshops, training, and small-group programs.
Our Vision
A community grounded in care and belonging, where everyone can grow and thrive together.
Our Story
Bedford House is dedicated to building community in divided times.
Read about our story and learn about Bedford House in our 2025 Annual Report.
Get in touch with us
737 Donwood Drive, Peterborough
171A Rink St, Suite 127
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2J6
Text us: 519-362-8862