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...
Foundry, Stories, Volunteers, Youth
From past client to dedicated volunteer, Rahul’s story reflects the positive impact of Foundry Abbotsford on youth, highlighting how its services and volunteer opportunities can transform lives. Rahul’s Introduction to Foundry Rahul moved from India to Canada in...
Immigrant Integration, Stories, Volunteers
“It really was the perfect match,” said Jinny about her connection with Jin through the Community Connections One-on-One Matching program at Archway. Jinny is a Canadian-born Korean who has been a volunteer with the One-on-One Matching program for the past three...
