Legal Advocacy & Information, Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention
The housing situation in the Fraser Valley has changed dramatically over the last decade. From 2011 to 2021, house prices rose 137% in Abbotsford, the largest increase among surrounding areas. For those who are renting, the current vacancy rate is at 1.6%, down from...
Flood, Food Security, Stories
Amid an unprecedented pandemic, the Fraser Valley experienced unprecedented flooding in November 2021. Residents watched helplessly as their residences and businesses filled with water. As thousands of residents were suddenly evacuated and cut off from their...
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...
Family & Children, Flood, Stories
Just two weeks after a c-section birth of her second child, Caitlyn watched helplessly as her basement filled with water during the November floods. While the water eventually subsided, the damage was done and their furniture, baby clothes and other items in storage...
Events, Food Security, News
The Archway Food Justice Program and Urban Farm have partnered to provide an exciting opportunity every other Tuesday this summer! We will be providing farm tours and interactive activities for community members who are interested in learning more about broader food...
