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Housing, food and other resources for low-income households and those experiencing homelessness

A list of various resources and programs in Abbotsford offering affordable housing, income support, and low/reduced cost services.

Homeless Prevention/Outreach Programs

5 & 2 Ministries

  • Outreach and support for the homeless community
  • Phone: 604.613.4432
  • Website: the5and2.ca

    Cedar Outreach Society

    • Support for those struggling with homelessness/addiction
    • Outreach: 604.835.5225
    • Prevention & Diversion: 604.309.1293
    • Website: cedaroutreach.com

    Centre of Hope (Salvation Army)

    • Broad range of services, including drop-in, emergency shelter, crisis support, rent supplements, etc.
    • Phone: 604.852.9305
    • Website: centreofhope.net

    Cyrus Centre

    • Services for youth/young adults: emergency housing, drop-in, breakfast club, etc.
    • Phone: 604.859.5773
    • Website: cyruscentre.com

    Homeless Prevention Program (Archway)

    • For individuals with immediate risk of homelessness: rent supplement (rent, deposit, moving costs, etc)
    • Phone: 236.380.0575
    • Website: archway.ca/hpp

    Lifeline Outreach Society (Blue Bus)

    Poverty Reduction (MCC)

    • Support for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
    • Phone: 604.851.7726
    • Website: mcccanada.ca

    SARA for Women

    • Housing and support services for women and children experiencing violence
    • Phone: 604.855.3363
    • Website: saraforwomen.ca

    Youth Resource Centre

    • Housing and support services for youth ages 12-18 years, and their families (Abbotsford residents)
    • Phone: 604.870.4972
    • Website: archway.ca/yrc

    Shelter and Street Help Line

      Shelters

      Centre of Hope (Salvation Army)

      Cyrus Centre (specifically for youth)

        Montvue Shelter

        Penny’s Place Emergency Shelter (for women 19+)

        • A low-barrier first-stage housing program in Abbotsford for women 19+ who may be active in an addiction, experiencing mental health concerns, and /or be street engaged.
        • Phone: 236.668.2590
        • Intake: 604.746.3301 or 236.668.2590
        • Website: saraforwomen.ca/housing-shelter

        Income Assistance/Rent Support

        BC Housing

        • Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
        • Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
        • Phone: 1.800.257.7756
        • Website: bchousing.org

        BC Government Office

        Centre of Hope (Salvation Army)

        Disability Alliance BC

          Homeless Prevention Program (Archway)

            Housing Lists

            Abbotsford News Classifieds

            BC Housing

            Craigslist

            Facebook Marketplace

            Fraser Valley Regional District

            Kijiji

            Salvation Army Centre of Hope

            Food Resources

            Affordable & Free Food Options in Abbotsford

            Archway Food Bank

            Bulk Buy Collective

            • Low-cost fresh fruit/vegetables, monthly membership, members contribute volunteer hours
            • Phone: 236.380.4301
            • Website: archway.ca/bulkbuy

                Meals and Prepared Food Distribution

                 

                Other Low/Reduced Cost Services

                Atangard

                • Email: info@atangard.com
                • Website: atangard.com
                • Providing residents aged 19-35 with affordable, reduced rent housing in a shared living experience.

                BC Bus Pass Program

                Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR)

                Connecting Families

                • Low-cost internet for qualifying low-income families receiving max Child Care Benefit
                • Participating providers include: Bell, Rogers, Shaw, Telus
                • Contact service provider for details

                Customer Crisis Fund (BC Hydro)

                • For customers who qualify: temporary financial crisis, overdue $1,000 or less, facing disconnection
                • Website: app.bchydro.com

                Fraser Valley Free Clothing Society

                • Phone: 778.833.2119
                • Website: freeclothingbc.com

                 

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