From Hardship to Hope: Lisa’s Journey with the Archway Food Bank

Food Security, Stories

Stock photo used to protect client privacy. Lisa* and her children experienced what she calls “the domino effect” after fleeing domestic violence and returning to her hometown of Abbotsford from overseas. She did everything in her power to find a safe place for her...

Montvue Shelter Officially Opens with Expanded Services for the Homeless

News, Press Release, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention

The Archway Montvue Shelter officially opened its doors to individuals experiencing homelessness on July 1st, 2025. Originally functioning as a 10-bed winter shelter since 2021, the facility on 2539 Montvue Ave has since undergone significant renovations and now...

Summer Starfish Program Seeking Donations to Ensure No Child Goes Hungry Over the Summer

Family & Children, Food Security, News, Press Release

While many children eagerly anticipate summer break, for hundreds of students in Abbotsford, the end of the school year means losing access to reliable school meals that their families count on from September to June. To help fill this critical gap, the Summer...

Building a Better Future with Archway’s Moving Ahead Program

Employment, Immigrant Integration, Stories

Stock photo used to protect client’s privacy. Watching Varsha* singing with her young students, you would never know what journey she went through to secure her job, her freedom and well-being. Varsha was born in India but moved abroad with her husband’s family once...

New Beginnings Graduates Thank Community Partners at Annual Tea

Family & Children, News, Press Release

Bailey Rowan from Archway (Left) with the 2025 New Beginnings graduates On Friday, May 16th, participants of the New Beginnings Young Parent Program came together for the annual Thank You Tea to express their gratitude to the community partners who supported their...

From Uncertainty to Employment with Archway’s Employment Mentors Program

Employment, Stories

Stock photo used to protect client’s privacy. Kavya faced uncertainty and hopelessness while trying to enter the workforce after two moves and raising her newborn for several years. Through Archway’s Employment Mentors program, she learned the skills employers were...