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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

Abbotsford Community Hub Centre

  • Broad range of services, including drop-in, health services, and housing access support
  • Phone: 604.854.1101
  • Website: abbotsfordhub.org

Cedar Outreach Society

  • Support for those struggling with homelessness/addiction
  • 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: 604.859.7681
  • Website: archway.ca

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

Shelter and Street Help Line

    Riverside Shelter – Lookout Housing and Health Society

    • Shelter beds for men & women 19+
    • Walk in 1670 Riverside Rd, 24/7, intake before 9pm
    • Phone: 604.766.2424

    Joshua House

    Drop-in Services

    Abbotsford Community Hub Centre

    Centre of Hope (Salvation Army)

    Cyrus Centre (specifically for youth)

    The Warm Zone (SARA for Women)

    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)

      Single Parent Employment Initiative

      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: 236.380.3982
      • Website: archway.ca/bulkbuy

          Meals and Prepared Food Distribution

           

          Other Low/Reduced Cost Services

          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

           

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