Supporting Temporary Foreign Workers Displaced by Flooding
Photo Credit: Abbotsford Police Department When the Sumas Prairie flooded, hundreds of temporary foreign workers on farms were displaced. Not only did many lose their housing and belongings, their employment and ability to remain in Canada was at risk. It was a...
Community Collaborations Help Protect Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate Partner Violence Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a complex and difficult subject for many reasons. People who have experienced IPV often feel embarrassed to speak about their situation and are unsure if they will be believed. They may be reliant on the...
A Community of Support After Flooding
Just two weeks after a c-section birth of her second child, Caitlyn watched helplessly as her basement filled with water during the November floods. While the water eventually subsided, the damage was done and their furniture, baby clothes and other items in storage...
Foundry – Holistic Health for 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...