Black History Month at Abrigo
During Black History Month, we honor the achievements, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black individuals and communities throughout history. Abrigo recognizes the profound impact Black leaders, innovators, creators, and advocates
We Need – Volunteers
Volunteers Needed! Are you solid with numbers, have a sense of community, and want to help others? If so, we invite you to consider volunteering at Income Tax Clinic that
Life and Hope Programming Cancelled this Week
With travel and transit still a challenge for many of us, Abrigo has decided to cancel all of this week’s Life and Hope seniors programming. Sessions will resume on Tuesday,
Abrigo is proud to partner with The Angolan Community of Ontario
Your Invited! Abrigo is proud to partner with The Angolan Community of Ontario on this important virtual meeting coming up in the New Year. This online event is an opportunity
The Importance of the Mother Tongue When Raising Children
Abrigo’s latest submission to Discover Magazine is now online. Please take a moment to read this fabulous story about the importance of the “mother tongue” when raising children. Read More
Marilia dos Santos Recognized for Her Many Achievements
Recently retired Abrigo staff member Marilia dos Santos, a long-time gender-based violence counsellor and coordinator for the wonderful Life and Hope seniors’ program, was profiled on the television program Nos
The Power of Community Showcased at 2025 AGM
Led by Board Chair Lena Barreto, Abrigo hosted our 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, September 25. A house filled with clients, community leaders, volunteers and other Board members,
Join us at The Grand Parade 2025
On Saturday, September 20th the Abrigo Centre has something to celebrate – and so could you! That’s the day when thousands of people across our city and Canada participate in
Abrigo’s Marilia dos Santos Profiled on CITY-TV
Abrigo Centre’s Gender-based Violence (GBV) counsellor Marilia dos Santos recently spoke to CITY-TV News regarding her long career helping those facing GBV, the lack of shelter beds available for women
Abrigo’s Marilia dos Santos Recognized for her Career Achievements
TORONTO, July 7, 2025 – WomanACT, a charitable organization with a membership of organizations and individuals working to end violence against women through system change, has announced that long-time Abrigo