Archway Community Services

As we celebrate our 55th anniversary this year, we’re looking back at the growth of our programs and services over the years. In the late 1990s, the Community Living Program was established to offer three specific services to persons with diverse abilities (developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder). Our S.T.A.R. program (Socialization, Teaching and Recreation) for children and youth aged 8-18 years, and the Discovery Community Inclusion program for adults aged 19+ both provide opportunities for socialization, recreation, and volunteering. Our E.P.I.C. Program (Employing Persons in the Community) for adults aged 19+ helps individuals match their employment goals with prospective employers.

The Archway Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch presented by Clarion Hotel is one month away! If you’re not sure what kind of gifts to bring, we have compiled a list of the most popular gift ideas. This Christmas, we expect to help more than 2,500 children, teens and seniors through our Christmas Bureau program. Every year, our biggest need is gifts for tweens and teens! We hope to see you at the Clarion Hotel on Nov 24 between 10am - 1pm for Toys for Tots! Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/g4BsUhTk #AbbotsfordEvents #Abbotsford #FraserValley #AbbotsfordBC #ToysforTots

We are looking for organized volunteers to help support our Lunch with the Bunch program on Fridays! Key duties will include event set-up, clean-up, as well as preparing and serving already cooked meals to participants. Volunteers are able to choose their desired shift (Event Set-Up, Food Serving, or Event Clean-Up) as well as the number of days or hours they wish to participate per month. Click the link below to apply! https://ow.ly/lJK350TTB2s

Congratulations to the award recipients of the 6th annual Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards! We celebrated the outstanding efforts of Abbotsford and Mission employers who are leading the way in creating inclusive workplaces for people of all abilities. Their dedication to diversity and inclusion is truly inspiring! 🏆 Inclusive Employer of the Year: McDonald’s Abbotsford 🏆 Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring: Fraserway RV Abbotsford 🏆 Community Champion for Inclusive Employment: RONA - Fraser Valley Building Supplies (Mission) 🏆 Emergent Inclusive Employer: Berryhill Foods Inc. 🏆 Creative Workplace Accommodations: You Care We Care Daycare The awards breakfast also featured a panel of inclusive employers and employees to educate the audience on their experience with inclusive hiring. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gSDMii7M

As we prepare for the Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch presented by Clarion Hotel on November 24th, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Silver Snowflake Sponsors. Your support makes this holiday season extra special. A big thank you to Saxon Mechanical Limited, Abbotsford Canucks, and CI Assante Wealth Management for ensuring families in need have a holiday season filled with warmth, smiles, and hope. We couldn’t do it without you! 🎁✨ We look forward to seeing you at the Clarion Hotel on November 24th at 10am for Toys for Tots!

Archway and organizations across our community hang purple lights and wear purple in October to raise awareness surrounding intimate partner violence. Violence in relationships is a pervasive social problem that occurs across all ethnic, socio­economic, and religious boundaries. Together we can challenge the stigma surrounding intimate partner violence, fostering a culture of respect and support. The Purple Lights Nights Campaign is an initiative taken on by the Abbotsford / Mission Violence Against Women in Relationships (VAWIR) Committee to raise awareness, offer support and send a strong message that “Intimate Partner Violence Has NO Place In Our Community.”

📢 The 2024 Archway Community Builders' Awards Nominees have been announced! These awards recognize the extraordinary people and organizations who strengthen the fabric of who we are as a community with their leadership, volunteer work and collaborative spirit. The 2024 recipients will be recognized at the Awards Night on Thursday, November 7 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. 🕔 Doors open at 5:45 PM 🕡 Ceremony starts at 6:30pm If you'd like to join us for an inspiring and hear-warming night, you can purchase tickets at Archway.ca/Ticket by the October 31 deadline 🎟️🎊 🏷️ Use code cba10 for 10%.

Are you looking to work in an environment that supports your personal and professional growth? Join us, we are hiring for multiple positions in Abbotsford, BC. - English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teaching Assistant - English Language On-Call Instructor - Archway Gift Wrap Fundraiser Coordinator - PT Child Care Worker - Tenant Support Worker (Full Time) Apply TODAY at Archway.ca/Careers

Over the past nine years the Archway Urban Farm has accomplished well beyond what they had envisioned for themselves in 2015. In an effort to offer more opportunities to the community the farm joined forces with Kinghaven Treatment Center and Peardonville Recovery House to provide weekly volunteer opportunities at the farm. These weekly sessions allowed residents to develop valuable skills and connections that will support them throughout their recovery process. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gd8dP8CQ

We are HIRING! Join our team and help make a difference in the community. We offer great benefits, flexible working arrangements, staff days and professional growth and development opportunities. - Early Learning Childcare Worker - Childcare Worker - Clinical Lead - Public Drop-Off Attendant Apply at Archway.ca/Careers