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...
Foundry, Stories, Volunteers
For two years, Alyssa has been raising awareness about mental health for youth in her high school. As a volunteer with Foundry Abbotsford, Alyssa dedicates her time to supporting her peers and ensuring they know where to turn when they need help. Now, as she prepares...
Family & Children, Food Security, Stories
At 55, Diana* never imagined she’d go from making well over six figures a year to accessing community supports on a regular basis. Once the proud co-owner of a thriving construction company in Calgary, the actions of Diana’s business partner led to a devastating...
News, Press Release, Youth
As digital platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to evolve at a rapid pace, youth are being confronted with new tactics designed to manipulate and sexually exploit them online. This sexual exploitation awareness week, the Abbotsford Community...
