10th Annual Archway Celebration for Newcomer Women

Events, Immigrant Integration, News, Press Release, Volunteers

Alona Korotysh sings an Ukranian song on stage at Archway’s International Women’s Day celebration at Central Heights Church The Community Connections program at Archway Community Services hosted its 10th annual event celebrating International Women’s Day on...

Archway Celebrates Volunteers 2022

News, Volunteers

We’re so grateful to the hundreds of people who give of their time to volunteer at Archway. Please join us in saying thanks to volunteers who help make our community safer, more inclusive and stronger. Thank you for how much you care, and how much you provide in...

Archway celebrates Volunteers during National Volunteer Week 2021

News, Volunteers

“I want to thank you volunteers for who you are for us here at Archway, and to our community. What you do provides opportunities for others. Especially during a time of COVID when people are more isolated. I want to say from the bottom of my heart, thank you for how...

Immigrant Advisory Table Looking for New Volunteers

Immigrant Integration, News, Volunteers

The Abbotsford Local Immigration Partnership (ALIP) is seeking volunteers for the Immigrant Advisory Table (IAT) to help guide policies and strategies for inclusion in Abbotsford.  ALIP is a collective initiative designed to strengthen our ability to welcome...

Three Friends Join Forces To Make A Difference

Stories, Volunteers

​This week I had the pleasure of meeting three volunteers who are working as Friendship-Based Mentors for newcomers through the Community Connections program. Maureen, Janice and Connie, jointly mentor a family who is new to Canada and now living here in Abbotsford....

“Friendship, not just Lessons” – Sharon’s and Sophie’s Story

Immigrant Integration, Stories, Volunteers

When Sharon, an RN and nursing instructor, retired after 40 years in healthcare, she knew that she wanted to keep busy doing something that would help others and the community. She was always particularly interested in working with people learning English. Sharon...