The Hidden Cost of the Pandemic
COVID-19 has impacted fundraising across Canada and that can disrupt the services provided to clients Abrigo’s August submission to Discover Magazine takes a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has
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 Co-Hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Friday, July 30
Deputy Mayor Ana Bailao and Casa do Alentejo Partners with Abrigo to Vaccinate Portuguese-Language Community Abrigo will be hosting our second COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Friday, July 30th from 4:00
Abrigo Hosts COVID-19 Pop-up Clinic
Vaccinating the Portuguese Community On July 8 the Abrigo Centre held our first by-appointment-only COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinic for our clients and volunteers. We were delighted with the turnout as
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
Abrigo’s PAR Program Delivering Service In-person or Virtually
The Benefits of Virtual Counselling Are Many Social service agencies across Canada have been forced to turn to virtual counselling longer than expected because of the extended lock-down caused by
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.
Toronto Portuguese SDA Church Donation Feeds Abrigo Clients in Need
Pastor Bill Santos’ Leadership Making a Difference! Pastor Bill Santos and the congregation of the Toronto Portuguese SDA Church recently provided a huge donation of non-perishable food to Abrigo to
OTF Grant Kicks Off Abrigo Revitalization
Media Release OTF Grant of $110,000 Cooks Up New Kitchen and Safety Measures for Abrigo TORONTO, ON (June 3, 2021) – While the clients and volunteers in Abrigo’s Life and
Time to Celebrate Portugal Day!
Experience Events and History Throughout June Abrigo’s Cidalia Pereira examines the history and some of the wonderful events on tap for the month of June as we celebrate all things
Abrigo Closed Victoria Day Monday
Our Virtual Office is Closed May 24th Just a reminder that Abrigo has been operating virtually since the beginning of this current stay at home order and our virtual office
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