Abrigo Joins Vaccine Engagement Consortium
Part of the York Weston Pelham Cluster The Abrigo Centre has joined a consortium of local social service agencies and community organizations to combat the COVID-19 virus. Eleven agencies within
OTF Grant is Cooking Up Some Good News for Abrigo
Life and Hope Seniors Program is Getting a New Kitchen The seniors in Abrigo’s wonderfully dynamic Life and Hope program will soon be the owners of a new kitchen thanks
April Means Tax Time
Filing a return for some Abrigo clients means a windfall in benefits Not only does April signal the start of nicer weather, it’s also the unofficial launch of tax season.
It’s Tax Time: Use It To Your Advantage
Prime Tax Season By Valeria Sales, Community Development and Integration Counselling Team Lead April 7, 2021 Despite our general reluctance to face the reality each year, the month of April
Abrigo Closed for Long Easter Weekend
Traditional Four Day Closure Again This year Abrigo will be closed (virtually) again this year over the long four-day Easter weekend, Friday, April 2 through Monday, April 5. As you
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
Please Get Vaccinated When It’s Your Turn The City of Toronto is now accepting those 70 and older at any of their vaccination clinics. You can book an appointment at
The Contributing Factors to Suicide Can Be Treated
Abrigo’s Monthly Contribution to Discover Magazine Looks at Preventing Suicide Cidalia Pereira, the Abrigo Centre’s Supervisor, Counselling Services, examines how parents, friends and colleagues can assist those dealing with depression
International Women’s Day Arrives March 8
Will You #ChooseToChallenge? Marked annually on March 8th, International Women’s Day is one of the most important days on our calendar that reflects on the achievements and progress made by
A Look Behind the Numbers
Abrigo’s latest submission to Discover Magazine The Abrigo Centre’s Manager, Fundraising and Communications, Gerry Luciano takes us on a personal examination of the reality that each client, and their story,
The Digital Divide: Technology Barriers A Reality For Clients and Staff
Abrigo counsellors working digitally face challenges with clients without technology Abrigo counsellor Marta Santos works with her clients virtually on daily basis because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The days of
2020 Holiday Season Closure
Abrigo Continues Annual Tradition As is our annual tradition, Abrigo will be closed between Christmas Day and New Years Day. We will reopen virtually on Monday, January 4, 2021 at
OXALA Livestream Events Raise $2,000 for Abrigo
Rising Star Makes an Impact Singer, songwriter OXALA recently held three benefit livestream events through the fall of 2020 for the Abrigo Centre and because of her efforts, and the