Addiction, Counselling, Stories
Brian had spent over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry in Vancouver, but it wasn’t until he left that industry that he was led down the path of heavy alcohol consumption and addiction. Despite his initial efforts to seek help and quit drinking, it...
Addiction, News, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention
The Cabin, a drop-in daytime centre for those experiencing homelessness, will be closing at the end of September. The Cabin was funded through a one-year grant from Strengthening Communities Services Grant from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). While the...
Addiction, Food Security, Indigenous, Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Homelessness is a complex topic that can be linked to addiction, mental health, trauma, high housing costs and more. While there are no easy solutions, Archway is working on proactive solutions both on an individual and systemic level. To help address the issue of...
Addiction, Employment, Food Security, Stories
Kal’s Journey from Food Bank Client to Volunteer “I abused drugs for years,” Kal starts, getting right to some of the toughest parts of his story. Back in the 90s, what started as serious partying turned darker, to the abuse of marijuana, LSD and more. One night...
Addiction, Counselling, Diverse Abilities, Donors, Events, Family & Children, Food Security, Funding, Fundraisers, Immigrant Integration, Legal Advocacy & Information, News, Press Release, Program, Recycling, Seniors, Staff, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Abbotsford Community Services Changes Name to Archway Community Services We’re excited to announce that Abbotsford Community Services will now be known as Archway Community Services! This change will be more inclusive for the clients we serve beyond Abbotsford...
