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...
Addiction, Food Security, Indigenous, Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Homelessness is a complex topic that can be linked to addiction, mental health, trauma, high housing costs and more. While there are no easy solutions, Archway is working on proactive solutions both on an individual and systemic level. To help address the issue of...
Family & Children, Flood, Food Security, Foundry, Immigrant Integration, Indigenous, Legal Advocacy & Information, News, Seniors, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Youth
Thank you to everyone who donated food, money and time to help out those affected by the floods. We are also grateful for the leadership of our city, local First Nations, police and departments as well as search and rescue and during this province-wide emergency. So...
Donors, Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Youth
Youth facing issues such as mental health, sexual exploitation, lack of educational support, or aging out of foster care can find wraparound services at the Archway Youth Resource Centre (YRC). In addition to their core services, YRC staff is able to offer extra...
