Homeless Prevention Program and Community Legal Advocacy – A Place to Call Home

Legal Advocacy & Information, Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention

The housing situation in the Fraser Valley has changed dramatically over the last decade. From 2011 to 2021, house prices rose 137% in Abbotsford, the largest increase among surrounding areas. For those who are renting, the current vacancy rate is at 1.6%, down from...

Food Bank: An Outpouring of Support During the Flooding

Flood, Food Security, Stories

Amid an unprecedented pandemic, the Fraser Valley experienced unprecedented flooding in November 2021. Residents watched helplessly as their residences and businesses filled with water. As thousands of residents were suddenly evacuated and cut off from their...

Supporting Temporary Foreign Workers Displaced by Flooding

Flood, Stories

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

Stories

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

Family & Children, Flood, Stories

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

Foundry, Stories, 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...