15th Annual Cultural Diversity Awards Honours Local Organizations & Individuals

Events, Immigrant Integration, News

The 15th annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards were held Friday night at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre in Abbotsford. Since 2003, community members have nominated businesses, programs, initiatives, schools and leaders that work towards building an...

Rally Against Sexual Exploitation of Youth

Events, News, Youth

RALLY TO MARK SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AWARENESS WEEK On Tuesday, March 6th, the Abbotsford Community Action Team (ACAT) will host a public rally to raise awareness of sexual exploitation of children and youth. “We need to be aware that sexual exploitation of our youth is...

A Chance to Start Again: Celebrating One Year at Hearthstone Place

News, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Before Chuck came to Hearthstone Place, he was living under a bridge in Abbotsford. Once an award-winning mechanic, he wanted to “get back to reality” but felt stuck. He didn’t like the attitude on the streets and while he got along with local aid workers and police...

Tax Filing Assistance for Seniors

News, Seniors

While nobody looks forward to tax time, for some seniors filing taxes is extra challenging due to fixed incomes or limited computer skills. While their incomes may not be high it’s important that they file so can receive all the benefits they are entitled to. ...

Mission Senior Secondary Wins the 2018 Mind Grind

Events, News, Recycling

Despite inclement weather which saw several teams unable to make the trek to Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, 3 teams were able to participate in the 2018 Environmental Mind Grind, run by our Recycling program. This double-elimination style tournament tested their knowledge...

Volunteer Income Tax Preparer Wanted

News, Seniors, Volunteers

Volunteer Income Tax Preparer Position Program Overview Abbotsford Community Services in collaboration with the Canada Revenue Agency hosts an annual free tax preparation service for eligible Abbotsford residents, 55 years of age and older, of modest income and with...