Why Flying the Pride Flag Mattered

News

While there was a small minority in the community that voiced loud opposition to Abbotsford Mayor & Council, it seemed that many more in the community supported council’s decision to go ahead and proudly fly the PRIDE flag for the week of July 13 – 19, 2015. Did...

Newcomers, Need Help?

Immigrant Integration, News

“Lost is the best word to describe how I felt after immigrating,” says Harpreet. “One may have been a highly skilled person ‘back home’, but you need to demonstrate your skills and wait till someone recognizes that they need a person of your skills. There are very few...

Seniors, Need Help?

News, Seniors

David had been a professional working with engineering firms across the country, eventually building his own consulting firm. Then in his sixties, things started to go badly. A few bad investments eventually cost him his house and comfortable lifestyle. His health...

ACS Celebrates Earth Day

Events, News, Staff

ACS & Starbucks surprised 400 customers on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22nd with free usable cups and free coffee in an effort to remind people about the benefits of taking small actions to make big impacts. Four hundred customers were surprised today at Starbucks...

Moms, Need Help?

Family & Children, News

People like Robyn a first-time mother, who reached out to Family Centre at Abbotsford Community Services and found a lifeline in the Postpartum and Wellness program. By the time Robin had her three children, she took almost every program offered at Family Centre. This...