Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention
*Stock photo used to maintain client privacy Laura is a 63-year-old resident of Archway’s Hearthstone Place who has found a sense of stability and community that was elusive during her time living on the streets. This is Laura’s story of transformation and resilience,...
Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Kerry is a 65-year-old resident of Hearthstone Place, Archway’s supportive housing initiative in Abbotsford. He shares his story of transformation, stability, and sobriety, shedding light on the profound impact of this program. Kerry’s life before Hearthstone was...
Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Youth
“It felt like having a family where you hadn’t had one before,” shared Darren* a youth who stayed at Archway Autumn House a few years ago. Since 2010, 141 youth in care like Darren have found a home at Autumn House, a program of the Archway Youth Resource Centre...
Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention
While The Cabin, a daytime shelter for the unhoused, closed at the end of September 2022 it was a transformative experience that will inform approaches to homelessness in Abbotsford going forward. “We’re disappointed The Cabin closed, however we’re extremely grateful...
Legal Advocacy & Information, Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention
The housing situation in the Fraser Valley has changed dramatically over the last decade. From 2011 to 2021, house prices rose 137% in Abbotsford, the largest increase among surrounding areas. For those who are renting, the current vacancy rate is at 1.6%, down from...
Addiction, News, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention
The Cabin, a drop-in daytime centre for those experiencing homelessness, will be closing at the end of September. The Cabin was funded through a one-year grant from Strengthening Communities Services Grant from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). While the...
