#InternationalDayOfHappiness: What brings you happiness?

Events, News

It’s International Day of Happiness, and nothing makes us happier than working within our community.  We asked a few of our staff, “In your community, what makes you happiest?” Working in the community brings me the most happiness. I love working in...

Dedicated to Diversity: A Recap of the 2017 Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards

Events, Immigrant Integration, Indigenous, News

Abbotsford Communtiy Services revealed the recipients of the 14th Annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards at a celebratory event in Abbotsford on March 3. Held at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre, the event announced the companies and individuals who...

Ladies’ Night a Success – Five Years in a Row

Events, Immigrant Integration, News

With music filling the air and camera flashes illuminating smiling faces, Abbotsford Community Services’ Ladies’ Night was in full swing for its fifth year in a row on February 24, 2017. We had a chance to catch up with Andrea Loewen, whose Community Connections team...

Newcomers’ Fair

Events, Immigrant Integration, News

  Are you new to Abbotsford? New to BC? New to Canada? Join Abbotsford Community Services and AbbotsfordWORKS for a Newcomers’ Fair! Gather valuable information from our community’s leading service providers and bring your immigration questions for...

Ladies Night 2017

Events, Immigrant Integration, News

Open to all immigrant and refugee women in honor of International Women’s Day. Join us for appetizers and desserts to celebrate International Women’s Day. New to Ladies’ Night this year: Participate in a break-out session and enjoy one of the following: Chair yoga...

New Workshop Series!

Events, News

The Diversity Education Office is launching a new project this winter! The Urban Eco Collective is a network of young adults who are interested in food justice and food sovereignty. The Ancestral Wisdom and Urban Food Systems workshop series run from February to March...