Autumn House: Setting Youth up for Success

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...

From Client to Youth Peer Support Worker: Alex’s Story

Foundry, Stories, Youth

With the unconditional support of Foundry Abbotsford, Alex was able to navigate through difficult times during her youth and find a place of belonging. Today, as a youth peer support worker at the very same Foundry centre, Alex is determined to provide youth with the...

Panel Discusses Policing in Abbotsford Schools

Events, News, Youth

Abbotsford School District’s David de Wit, District Principal of Learning Support Services – Safe Schools, is one of the panelists.  A virtual panel discussion on Jan. 12th will discuss the presence of police in schools and its impact on students, parents and...

Prospera Supports Youth through Youth Angel Tree Project

Fundraisers, News, Press Release, Youth

Prospera Credit Union collected gifts for youths in need through their 11th annual Youth Angel Tree Project. The program began in 2011 after Prospera met with Archway Community Services staff and realized that there was an unmet need in providing Christmas gifts for...

Xyólheméylh and Archway Enter Collaboration Agreement

Counselling, Family & Children, Indigenous, News, Press Release, Youth

Laura-Dawn Wilkin and Kyla Darby signed the agreement on behalf of Xyólheméylh while Rod Santiago and Maria Cargnelli signed on behalf of Archway. The Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society, also known as Xyólheméylh, and Archway Community Services...

Foundry – Holistic Health for Youth

Foundry, Stories, Youth

Lance was accessing counselling at Foundry Abbotsford and wanted to find other ways to benefit his mental health. After being referred to a Foundry group activity in March 2022 he has made an effort to attend every week.  Foundry groups give youth an opportunity to...