Mental Health Supports and Resources

Counselling, Family & Children, News, Seniors, Youth

The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented situation that is challenging the mental health of virtually everyone. Even if you’re not concerned about the health of a loved one or loss of employment, changes to your daily routines and inability to socialize and...

Rally to Mark Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week

Events, News, Youth

On Tuesday March 10th, the Abbotsford Community Action Team (ACAT) will host their annual public rally against the sexual exploitation of children and youth.    “The rally is an opportunity to raise continued awareness that exploitation of youth is happening right...

Prospera Supports Youth through Youth Angel Tree Project and Donation

Donors, News, Press Release, Youth

Prospera Credit Union has collected and organized gifts for youth and families who struggle financially through the Youth Angel Tree Project throughout the past month. Now in its eighth year, the Youth Angel Tree Project makes wishes come true for local youth who are...

How The Home Depot Canada Foundation is Helping Prevent and Put an End to Youth Homelessness

Donors, Fundraisers, News, Youth

One Door Can Change Everything! The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed to preventing and helping to end youth homelessness, pledging to invest $50 million by 2022 through The Orange Door Project. This initiative will give homeless youth the housing, support and...

Foundry Abbotsford Holds Indigenous Brushing Ceremony

Events, News, Youth

The Foundry acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territory of the Stō:ló, Matsqui First Nation.  Elder Gwen Point performed a brushing ceremony on a Coast Salish Whirl carved by respected artist, Ray Silver at Foundry Abbotsford on Tuesday, October 22nd. ...

New Beginnings’ Young Parent Program Graduates Thank Community Partners

News, Press Release, Youth

On Thursday, May 23rd, New Beginnings Young Parent program participants gathered to thank the community partners who helped them graduate in the midst of parenting at the annual Thank You Tea. New Beginnings is a partnership between the Abbotsford School District,...