Food Security, Stories, Volunteers
When Chantelle moved from Victoria to Abbotsford in 2022, she was looking for a way to connect with her new community. At the same time, she was beginning to explore an interest in gardening and sustainable food production. Volunteering at the Archway Urban Farm...
Immigrant Integration, Stories, Volunteers
Mayra was invited to speak in front of 200 newcomer women at Archway’s International Women’s Day celebration Mayra’s journey to Canada has been one of resilience, learning, and community building. From working on oil rigs in Mexico to studying in France...
Immigrant Integration, Stories, Volunteers
For Peter, life has always been an adventure – one defined by resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace the unknown. From his early days in the British military to decades spent working across the Middle East and Africa, Peter has lived and worked...
Seniors, Stories, Volunteers
At 82 years old, Paul has lived a life full of experiences – working in construction management across Europe and North America and raising his family of two daughters and two sons. Yet, life threw him some challenges, including a separation from his wife, two hernia...
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...
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...
