Fundraisers, Immigrant Integration, News, Volunteers
When Robin McNaughton showed up to volunteer at the gift wrapping station at Sevenoaks Mall, she was surprised to see an old photo of her and her three children featured on a large poster. This year, the gift wrapping station is raising funds for Abbotsford Community...
Events, Fundraisers, Immigrant Integration, News, Volunteers
Do you have a knack for wrapping presents or tying the perfect bow? Whether you can spare an hour or an afternoon, we would love your help. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to wrap gifts for customers at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre throughout December....
Events, Immigrant Integration, News
November 7th at The Reach Gallery Museum. Doors open at 6 pm. We invite you to an evening of art, dialogue, entertainment, food, and friends. Abbotsford is made up of many cultures – all of which have shaped, built and enriched this community which we call...
Immigrant Integration, Stories
Isolated. Miserable. Thousands of kilometres away from her friends and family. It wasn’t how Kiran pictured marriage. “I was told they had a real home for me, that we could have a good family life,” Kiran says through a translator. “It wasn’t true.” Held prisoner in...
Immigrant Integration, News
Immigrating to a new country is a life-changing decision that requires much planning and preparation – and India2Canada is here to help. Since the program launched in Chandigarh, India, in late 2015 it’s been an exciting year of firsts and successes. Funded...
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...
