Foundry, Stories, Volunteers
Jaida, a senior at Robert Bateman Secondary, is an incredible Foundry Abbotsford Ambassador dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being within her school community. Foundry Ambassadors are passionate grade 10-12 students from the Abbotsford School District who...
Legal Advocacy & Information, Stories
Valerie with her grandson Valerie’s journey to finalizing the divorce of her 35-year marriage was filled with challenges, but with the support of Archway’s Family Legal Advocacy program, she found the help she needed to navigate the complex process. Valerie...
Immigrant Integration, Stories, Volunteers
When Nataliia first heard about the Archway Food Bank, she had no idea how transformative it would become for her and her family. Arriving in Canada two years ago from war-torn Ukraine, Nataliia and her husband, Filip, faced numerous challenges as they sought to...
Immigrant Integration, Stories
*Stock photo used to maintain client privacy After facing unimaginable loss and threats to his safety, Bernard* was able to find refuge in Canada in late 2023. While he waits for his refugee asylum claim to be heard, and to be reunited with his family, he is finding...
Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention
*Stock photo used to maintain client privacy Laura is a 63-year-old resident of Archway’s Hearthstone Place who has found a sense of stability and community that was elusive during her time living on the streets. This is Laura’s story of transformation and resilience,...
Diverse Abilities, Stories
Jill has been part of Archway’s Discovery program since 2006, and she lit up when talking about her experiences with the program. “Oh boy, we do arts and crafts and ride on transit,” she said with a smile, recalling the many activities she’s participated...