Foundry Grand Opening

Events, Foundry, News, Youth

Foundry Abbotsford has officially opened its doors, providing local youth and their families with supports for their mental health, substance use and overall wellness needs. “There is nothing more important than ensuring young people get the support they need to take...

Orange Door Project Supporting Homeless Youth in Final Week

Fundraisers, News, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Youth

From now until June 24th, The Home Depot Abbotsford location is raising funds to support homeless youth programs at Abbotsford Community Services (ACS). Customers can purchase paper orange doors for $2 at the till and Home Depot doubles donations for top-performing...

New Funding to Help South Asian Females at Risk of Gang Involvement

Funding, Immigrant Integration, News, Youth

The provincial government has granted us $75,000 to help South Asian female youth who are at high risk of becoming involved in criminal activity or those who are currently involved in youth crime or gang activity. This initiative will help us to help local South Asian...

Saying ‘Yes’ to a Great Opportunity: Nicholas’ Story

Stories, Youth

Twelve-year-old Nicholas was bright – and bored. Despite his abilities, the nature of an average school day at Abby Middle just wasn’t working for him. His Vice Principal, Ian Levings, saw Nicholas’ potential and connected him with the Youth Education Support (YES)...

$100,000 Donation from Stattonrock to Support Youth Health at Foundry Abbotsford

Foundry, Funding, News, Youth

Stattonrock Design & Build has committed $100,000 over a 10-year period to support Foundry Abbotsford, a soon-to-be-open youth health and wellness centre. Foundry Abbotsford will offer local youth help with everything from finding employment to mental wellness...

Rally Against Sexual Exploitation of Youth

Events, News, Youth

RALLY TO MARK SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AWARENESS WEEK On Tuesday, March 6th, the Abbotsford Community Action Team (ACAT) will host a public rally to raise awareness of sexual exploitation of children and youth. “We need to be aware that sexual exploitation of our youth is...