Supporting Victims of Abuse

Counselling, Stories

In 1987, Debbie Davidson recognized a need in our community. She was working with the Red Cross Child Abuse Prevention program, visiting local schools to educate students and teachers about childhood sexual abuse – a tough yet very important topic.  Part of her...

Rally to Mark Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week

Events, News, Youth

On Tuesday March 10th, the Abbotsford Community Action Team (ACAT) will host their annual public rally against the sexual exploitation of children and youth.    “The rally is an opportunity to raise continued awareness that exploitation of youth is happening right...

Rick Hansen Secondary Team Wins First Place at Environmental Mind Grind 2020

Events, News, Recycling

Rick Hansen Secondary returned as the champion of the seventh annual Environmental Mind Grind competition on February 26th.   The Environment Mind Grind is an academic trivia-based competition with a focus on environmental awareness, hosted by the Abbotsford Mission...

Meet Runjan: Archway Recruitment & Engagement Specialist

Employment, Staff, Stories

Recently, Runjan in our Human Resources Department shared her experiences of being a newcomer looking to further her career in Canada, and working at Archway.  Curious to know more about employment at Archway? Join us and meet Runjan at our Recruitment Fair on Monday,...

STRIDE Employment Forum

Employment, Events, News, Seniors

Please join our STRIDE (Skills Training Results in Directed Education / Employment) for Older Workers program in their first Employment Forum on March 2, 2020! This forum will be an opportunity for people 55+ (existing clients, potential STRIDE participants and anyone...

Banking on a New Life in Canada: Gurdas’ Story

Immigrant Integration, Stories

Moving is challenging. Whether you’re packing up and transitioning across town or across the province, it’s exhausting, stressful and takes time to settle in. Those stresses are magnified when you move to a new country, but people like Gurdas do so well they make it...