Seniors, Stories, Volunteers
Jasneet felt connected to her Punjabi culture growing up in Abbotsford, yet she knew there was still so much more she hoped to learn and experience firsthand. While exploring volunteer opportunities that aligned with her desire to support her community, a friend told...
Events, News, Press Release
2025 IEEA Award Recipients The Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards (IEEA) is now accepting nominations to recognize employers in Abbotsford and Mission who are committed to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities. The IEEA...
Immigrant Integration, Seniors, Stories, Volunteers
Baswinder celebrating a partipants birthday with other seniors in the program. Baswinder’s life took an unexpected turn in 2023 when she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Amid the shock and uncertainty, volunteering became a lifeline, helping her rediscover a...
Counselling, Legal Advocacy & Information, Staff, Stories
On April 5, 1996, a tragedy unfolded in Vernon, BC, that would forever change a family and a community. Jasbir Saran, along with her husband, parents and all five siblings, were gunned down by an estranged family member in their family home as they prepared for her...
Immigrant Integration, Stories, Volunteers
After leaving Ukraine in 2023 to escape the Russia-Ukraine war, Olena and her family arrived in Canada – a new country where everything felt unfamiliar. With no established connections and uncertainty about what came next, they began the difficult process of...
