How Archway Continues to Pivot to Meet Community Needs

News, Stories

Article by Jody Paterson, Executive Director of Board Voice Walter Paetkau was a young Mennonite on a mission when he first arrived in Abbotsford in the 1960s with a passion for community development.   More than half a century later, those seeds that Paetkau nurtured...

Champions of Diversity Recognized at Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards

News, Press Release

Over 250 households tuned in to watch the first virtual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards on Wednesday, March 10th. Six organizations received Cultural Diversity Awards in the categories of innovative initiatives, marketing, human resources and inclusive...

ACAT Raises Awareness in Local Schools About Sexual Exploitation

News, Press Release, Youth

The Abbotsford Community Action Team (ACAT) is raising awareness in Abbotsford middle and high schools about sexual exploitation through posters, stickers and online information.   The posters feature four of the possible warning signs of sexual exploitation which...

Virtual Cultural Diversity Awards to Feature Speaker Jam Gamble

Events, News

The 18th annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards on March 10th will be a virtual event for the first time.  Although the event will look different, organizers felt it was important to continue recognizing individuals and organizations who celebrate and champion...

Auto Mall Food Drive Shifts Gears to Deliver Donation

Donors, Events, Food Security, Fundraisers, News

   Over the last 14 years, the annual Fraser Valley Auto Mall Food Bank Drive has helped provide food to local people in need throughout the holiday season. This year marks the first time the organizers needed to pivot and modify the fundraising activities, and we are...

1,800 Gifts Donated for Toys for Tots Despite Event Cancellation  

Donors, Events, Family & Children, Food Security, Fundraisers, News

Ann Gardner, Anne Laury and Kathy Cook sorting donated toys. (left to right) Organizers for the cancelled Toys for Tots event have been astonished by the generosity of the community. The event had to be cancelled just three days before the planned drive-thru on...