Let’s Break The Bias on International Women’s Day
Can you imagine a gender equal world? By Paula De Jesus, Programs Manager / Clinical Supervisor | March 8, 2022 Can you imagine a gender equal world where women and
Groups Provide Valuable Support to Abrigo Clients
Behind the Scenes by Gerry Luciano, Manager, Fundraising and Communications | February 4, 2022 Quietly percolating behind the scenes at Abrigo is a series of organized groups, free for all
Preparing for the Holidays, Managing Stress and Reflections on Gender-Based Violence
Joy, Happiness and also Stress By Cidalia Pereira | December 17, 2021 The holiday season is upon us bringing joy, happiness and also stress and possible conflict to some family
What You Need to Know About Rent Geared to Income Housing
Affordable Housing By Cidalia Pereira, Gender-based Violence Team Lead | December 3, 2021 New provincial regulations around rent geared to income housing, often called subsidized housing, is changing the landscape
Abrigo Centre Aims to Get Shots in Arms
Abrigo committed to joining the cluster’s Vaccine Engagement Team (VET) As we transitioned into 2021, Abrigo was an active member of the York Weston Pelham cluster of social service agencies
A Parent’s Guide to Returning to School
The start of a new school year brings excitement and anxious concerns for most children The 2020/21 school year was certainly atypical. Students were home for the vast majority of
The Unseen Cost of the Pandemic
Small Charitable Organizations have hit hard with the Covid-19 Pandemic As a small charitable organization that works with women facing gender-based violence, youth, seniors, newcomers and those with low income
Abrigo’s Partner Assault Response Program Finds its Footing In-Person or Virtual
Each counselling group is different, and the clients can be just as engaged virtually as they are in person Abrigo Centre’s Partner Assault Response Program (PAR), internally known as Men in Transition, has
Technology barriers: A reality for Abrigo clients and counsellors
Humanity is resilient and has the power to rebuild and grow Aside from a very few, generation after generation around the world have never faced a pandemic like COVID- 19.
Let’s celebrate Portuguese history and achievements
Portugal National Day: June 10th By Cidalia Pereira, VAW Counselling Team Lead at Abrigo Centre This special occasion is celebrated by Portuguese speakers globally and commemorates the death of Luis