facebook

Archway News

Stay up to date on news about Archway programs, events and partnerships with other community organizations.

Summer 2023 Starfish Pack Recap

Summer 2023 Starfish Pack Recap

This past summer was the 6th year of our annual Summer Starfish program where we served over 350 students, along with their families.

Archway Calls for Resolution on Fraser Valley Transit Strike

Archway Calls for Resolution on Fraser Valley Transit Strike

Archway Community Services is calling for an urgent resolution to the Fraser Valley Transit Strike.  “The appointment of mediator Vince Ready on June 8th was welcome news, but we are concerned there haven’t been any updates since mediation began.” said Archway CEO,...

Indigenous History Month Events & Exhibits

Indigenous History Month Events & Exhibits

Naxaxalhts’i Albert (Sonny) McHalsie, a Stó:lō historian and cultural advisor leads a tour of St. Mary's for Archway staff in March 2023.Indigenous History Month Events & Exhibits To mark National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on...

Common Food Bank Myths

Common Food Bank Myths

Here are 7 common food bank myths that the Archway Food Bank would like to clear up.

10th Annual Archway Celebration for Newcomer Women

10th Annual Archway Celebration for Newcomer Women

Archway’s Community Connections program hosted its 10th annual event celebrating International Women’s Day. Over 170 women from a variety of backgrounds enjoyed cultural performances, speeches, and dinner.

Archway Hosting Career and Volunteer Fair

Archway Hosting Career and Volunteer Fair

Archway Community Services is hosting a career and volunteer fair on January 19th at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford. Job seekers can meet hiring managers from some of the 90+ programs at Archway with open or upcoming positions.

Donations Needed to Support Intense Need at Archway Food Bank

Donations Needed to Support Intense Need at Archway Food Bank

The Archway Food Bank has seen a 72% increase in the number of people facing food insecurity this year which is straining their resources. After finalizing the year-end numbers, staff found that 9,108 individuals accessed food in 2022 compared to 5,302 individuals in...

Prospera Supports Youth through Youth Angel Tree Project

Prospera Supports Youth through Youth Angel Tree Project

Prospera Credit Union collected gifts for youths in need through their 11th annual Youth Angel Tree Project. The program began in 2011 after Prospera met with Archway Community Services staff and realized that there was an unmet need in providing Christmas gifts for...

Reduce Waste This Christmas

Reduce Waste This Christmas

Christmas is traditionally the busiest season for retail business and shopping malls, but did you know that the holiday season is the busiest time of year for the Abbotsford Mission Recycling Program? The holiday season creates a surprising amount of waste. We’ve got...

Gift-wrapping service supports Archway newcomer programs

Gift-wrapping service supports Archway newcomer programs

Shoppers at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre can save time this holiday season by using the gift-wrapping booth organized by Archway Community Services. The service will be available to Dec. 24 at the community booth located outside of the Hudson’s Bay store. Proceeds will...