Abrigo Celebrates the Grand Reopening and Donor Recognition Event
April 21stwas the day for the long-awaited grand reopening of Abrigo’s second floor made possible primarily because of the generous financial support of Mr. Manuel DaCosta and the Ontario Trillium
Abrigo Recognizes its Volunteers at Annual Event
Volunteers make a big difference for our clients and staff members. Each year around this time Abrigo recognizes the contributions of our wonderful volunteers.
Happy International Women’s Day!
Let’s All #BreakTheBias It’s International Women’s Day and although the pandemic has once again prevented Abrigo celebrating on site at our facility with our clients and staff, we will do
New Group Focuses on Support for Caregivers to those Dealing with Dementia
Start Date is February 28th A new group is starting for caregivers of individuals dealing with dementia. This group will be held in Portuguese.
Abrigo Groups Provide Support for Clients
A Variety of Groups Give Specialized Support to People Sharing Similar Experiences Our latest submission to Discover Magazine takes a look at a few of the most popular groups quietly
Abrigo Closed for Holiday Season Break
Annual Closing Between Christmas and New Years Abrigo will be closed this holiday season between Christmas Day and New Years Day 2022. Our agency will reopen virtually on Tuesday, January
December 22 COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic is Fully Booked
Watch for Additional Clinics in the New Year The COVID-19 vaccination clinic set for Wednesday, December 22 at Casa das Beiras Community Centre is completely booked and we will no
How to Avoid Stress During the Holiday Season
Abrigo Counsellor Cidalia Pereira provides some simple principles to follow This month’s Abrigo submission to Discover Magazine focuses on how we can help eliminate some of the common stresses that
Rent Geared to Income Housing
How New Regulations are Impacting Abrigo Clients New provincial regulations around rent geared to income housing, often called subsidized housing, is changing the landscape of this critical social safety net.
It’s #GivingTuesday: Read Star’s Story
From Feeling Guilty to Finding Your Voice For women like Abrigo client Star, the isolation they endured during the pandemic took on an added dimension when dealing with an abusive