Autumn House Needs A Home

News, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention

“I want cookies. Cookies always make people feel good.” The conversation in the room grew, became more animated and an idea was born. “Let’s give the cookies to people and say – Hey, we’re from Autumn House. This is who we are. Support us.” We are talking about youth...

Controlling Your Affairs

News, Seniors

Throughout our lives, there are times when we need help in managing some of our affairs. When you need help, you can ask for assistance without giving up the right to control your own life or to make decisions. The senior services department is here to help you with...

Horses Don’t Care Who You Are

News, Youth

“The passion and amazing calmness I felt was incredible,” comments a teenager when asked about her experience as a participant in the Leading the Way program offered through Abbotsford Community Services thanks to funding from Telus. “The laughing felt awesome!” says...

Managing Anger

Family & Children, News

Parenting can be a difficult and stressful job at times. Getting angry with others and yourself? It happens. Here are some of the preventative steps to managing anger as taught in the Family Education’s Anger Awareness class. Developing assertive boundaries and...

2016 Environmental Mind Grind Competition

Events, News, Recycling

    The 2016 Environmental Mind Grind competition will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 in honor of Earth Day. The winning high school team will receive $1,500 for an environmental initiative at their high school. Competition open to all high school...

Syrian Refugees

Immigrant Integration, News

Many of you have questions about how you can best help Abbotsford’s new Syrian refugees. We have taken your most frequently asked questions and tried to answer them. Syrian Resettlement: Frequently Asked Questions How many Syrians are coming to Abbotsford, and when...