The Cabin: A Proactive and Collaborative Approach to Homelessness

Stories, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention

While The Cabin, a daytime shelter for the unhoused, closed at the end of September 2022 it was a transformative experience that will inform approaches to homelessness in Abbotsford going forward. “We’re disappointed The Cabin closed, however we’re extremely grateful...

The Flood that Was

Flood, Stories

Photo Credit: Abbotsford Police Department  Over COVID there was a metaphor explaining that everyone was in the same storm but experienced it differently, depending on their boat. During the BC flooding of November 2021, residents similarly faced the same storm but...

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...