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...

Do You Have Room in Your Heart and Your Home?

Events, Family & Children, News, Youth

Abbotsford is in desperate need of Caregivers who will open their hearts and homes to children and youth of all age.If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster caregiver and making a difference in the life of a child, please join us at an upcoming...

Buy a “paper door” and help give local youth housing and hope

Fundraisers, News, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Youth

The Home Depot Canada Foundation is dedicated to taking action to put an end to youth homelessness in Canada through The Orange Door Project fundraising campaign. Between June 1 and July 2, purchase a $2 paper door at the checkout of the Abbotsford The Home Depot...

Welcome, Foundry: Making Abbotsford one of the healthiest places to be a young person

Foundry, News, Youth

From BC Gov News: Abbotsford-area MLAs joined with members of the community today to celebrate the launch of Foundry Abbotsford, a new integrated youth-service centre. Foundry will bring new and existing services under one roof so families and young people can access...