Abrigo has grown from an organization helping women facing abuse to one that helps everyone in our community.

Abrigo has grown from an organization helping women facing abuse to one that helps everyone in our community.

Gender-based Violence

Seniors

Community Development and Integration

Need Help? Abrigo is here for you.

Our Impact

At the Abrigo Centre, we’re dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening the community. Our diverse programming enriches seniors’ lives through education, recreation and wellness activities. Our Youth Outreach program helps young people understand what a healthy relationship looks like. Our Community Development and Integration program helps newcomers and those facing food, housing and income insecurity issues. Watch this video that reflects the work of our Gender-based Violence program which offers a beacon of hope for women facing intimate partner violence. Our counsellors help empower women escaping abuse.

Join us in our mission to build a safer, more vibrant community.

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Get to Know Our Team

Valeria Sales

Community Development and Integration Counselling Team Lead and Volunteer Coordinator
From a new volunteer to leading the Abrigo Centre’s Volunteer program is just one significant step in the long and storied career of Valeria Sales. Valeria has been a stalwart for more than 20 years at our west-end agency where she continues to positively influence the lives of hundreds of clients annually.

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Here's How You Can Help

Fundraising for the people and causes you care about

Investing in Abrigo Centre with a donation is an investment in our community. By giving to our multi-program agency, you are assisting some of the almost 6,000 clients that turn to us each year for assistance. Whether it is newcomers to Canada, women and children who are victims of domestic violence, seniors who are looking to escape isolation or at-risk youth, your support will make a positive impact on those in need. Your contribution will help our diverse community reach their full potential. We connect people to possibilities and your gift will assist clients who not only come from the west-end of Toronto, but from across the GTA.

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Abrigo Centre’s Volunteer Program

Despite the pandemic and the limited number of in-person volunteer opportunities, in fiscal 2020/2021 43 devoted volunteers generously gave 4,714 hours of their valuable time to service Abrigo clients and our community.

Assisting clients with applications forms

Providing support for programs

Organization celebrations and events

Interested in Volunteering at Abrigo?

If you would like more information on volunteering for the Abrigo Centre, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Valeria Sales by telephone or e-mail, 416-534-3434 ext. 226 or vsales@abrigo.ca.

If you are a university or community college student looking for practicum information, please contact our Program Supervisor Cidalia Pereira by telephone or e-mail, 416-534-3434 ext. 231 or cpereira@abrigo.ca.
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    Hours of Operation

    Open for calls or walk-ins: Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Closed for Lunch noon to 1:00 p.m.
    Fridays: No walk-ins available. By appointment only.

    All clients are triaged according to need, with women facing gender-based violence taking priority. Please call us as your first step.

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