From STAR to Success: Bella’s Journey with Archway’s Community Living Programs

Diverse Abilities, Stories

Bella’s journey with Archway began when she joined the Socialization, Teaching, and Recreation (STAR) Club as a youth. The STAR program assists children and youth, aged 8-18 years, with diverse disabilities, helping them increase their self-esteem by providing...

From Lebanon to Abbotsford: How Archway Helped Two Immigrant Youth Thrive

Immigrant Integration, Stories, Youth

Adjusting to a new country can be a daunting experience, especially for young immigrants who leave behind familiar faces, places and traditions. Sara and Walida are two resilient young women, now aged 14 and 16, who grew up in Lebanon and moved to Canada eight years...

Local Businesses Celebrated for Supporting Inclusive Employment at 6th Annual Awards Breakfast

Diverse Abilities, News, Press Release

Five local businesses were recognized for hiring and supporting people with disabilities at the 6th annual Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards (IEEA) held on October 3rd. Approximately 200 people attended the morning event at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre,...

Cindy Boury Private Wealth Management Team Collects Donations for Best for Babies

Donors, Family & Children, News, Press Release

Members of the Archway Family Centre’s Best for Babies team, along with the Cindy Boury Private Wealth Management team. By: Cindy Boury of Cindy Boury Private Wealth Management   Spending some time with Tania Rempel and her team, you get the immediate sense of how...

The Archway Urban Farm: Growing Community Partnerships

Food Security, Stories

In 2015, a seed was planted to create a social enterprise partnership that would eventually grow into a teaching farm designed for growing market crops, engaging in learning opportunities and providing fresh food for the community. “Teaching people about growing food...

From Struggle to Sustenance: Gema’s Journey with the Archway Food Bank

Food Security, Stories

“If not for me, I needed to do this for my son,” shared Gema about her experience reaching out for help from the Archway Food Bank. Originally from West Vancouver, Gema spent her early years in Toronto working within the film industry. In 2012 she returned to the West...