Family & Children, Stories
Abused, addicted, abandoned. Daniel’s young life has been full of challenges, though you wouldn’t know it immediately by looking at his cheerful smile. As a child, he experienced physical abuse at the hands of his father. When he began to fear for his life, he...
Family & Children, Stories, Volunteers
Helen Meyers has been an invaluable asset to Abbotsford Community Services over her last 18 years as a volunteer. Originally, she lent her time to our Lunch with the Bunch program, but since 2001 she’s dedicated herself to the Family Centre. Twice a week Helen...
Events, Family & Children, News, Youth
Abbotsford is in desperate need of Caregivers who will open their hearts and homes to children and youth of all age.If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster caregiver and making a difference in the life of a child, please join us at an upcoming...
Family & Children, Stories
Just before Ryan’s 21st birthday, he became the father of a baby girl “I was a very young dad,” recalls Ryan. “It’s kind of a lonely life when you’re that young. None of my friends had kids, so not a lot of people understood what it was like.” Feeling alone and...
