Immigrant Integration, Stories
When newcomers arrive in Canada, they bring with them memories of home and hopes for a better future. But adjusting to life in a new country isn’t easy – especially when language becomes a barrier to connection, employment, and confidence. That’s where the Archway...
Family & Children, Food Security, Stories
As a dedicated educator in Abbotsford since 2012, Jana has spent her career finding meaningful ways to support students and families. While her teaching journey has taken many forms – music teacher, school counsellor, and now a learning support teacher – her...
Immigrant Integration, Legal Advocacy & Information, Stories
Stock photo used to protect client privacy With limited job opportunities back home in Mexico, Mateo came to Canada as a temporary foreign worker driven by the need to provide for his family. However, the transition to life and work in a foreign country was far from...
Immigrant Integration, Staff, Stories
Stock photo used to protect client’s privacy. When Brenda arrived in Canada from China with her husband and young son in 2022, she expected challenges – new systems, a different language, and a fresh start. But what she didn’t anticipate was how a chance encounter...
