Action Steps for Black History Month (and All Year)

Diversity Education, News

Every February, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honor the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present. It is a time to learn more about these Canadian stories and the many other important contributions of Black...

Archway’s Toys for Tots Collects Over 1,500 Toys

Events, News, Press Release, Program

Volunteer at theToys for Tots Drive Thru Event The Archway Toys for Tots event collected more than 1,500 toys and $24,000 for gifts for children, youth and seniors on Friday, November 26th. “We weren’t sure how the turnout would be with the ongoing flooding, new...

Responding to the BC Floods

Family & Children, Flood, Food Security, Foundry, Immigrant Integration, Indigenous, Legal Advocacy & Information, News, Seniors, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Youth

Thank you to everyone who donated food, money and time to help out those affected by the floods. We are also grateful for the leadership of our city, local First Nations, police and departments as well as search and rescue and during this province-wide emergency. So...

Abbotsford Mission Recycling Program holds Pumpkin Decorating Day

Events, News, Recycling

The Abbotsford Mission Recycling Program will host its annual Day of Pumpkin Decorating on Saturday, Oct. 23rd.  The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the recycling depot at 33670 Valley Rd. in Abbotsford. Families will have the option of decorating onsite while...

Life Coaching: Abbotsford Mission Recycling Program Offers a Supportive Workplace

Recycling, Stories

In addition to employment support programs, Archway employs over 400 people in part-time and full-time positions. More than 50 of these employees work at the Abbotsford Mission Recycling Program.  Recycling director Laura Midan spends her days working alongside her...

How Senior Services are Going the Extra Mile to Connect with Vulnerable Older Adults

Seniors, Stories

Social Prescribing Program  When Helen was denied entry across the border from Seattle to Abbotsford due to COVID-19 restrictions, she couldn’t imagine how she could continue to assist her 92-year-old mother Vera with a variety of essential tasks as she advanced in...