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At the Abrigo Centre, we’re dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening the community. Our diverse programming enriches seniors’ lives through education, recreation and wellness activities. Our Youth Outreach program helps young people understand what a healthy relationship looks like. Our Pathway to Income Empowerment program helps newcomers and those facing food, housing and income insecurity issues. Watch this video about our 2025 International Women’s Day celebration and the work of our Gender-based Violence program which offers a beacon of hope for women facing intimate partner violence. Our counsellors help empower women escaping abuse.

Join us in our mission to build a safer, more vibrant community.

Black History Month at Abrigo

Events, News February 20, 2026

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

January 30, 2026

We Need – Volunteers

January 29, 2026

Life and Hope Programming Cancelled this Week

December 23, 2025

Abrigo is proud to partner with The Angolan Community of Ontario

Valeria Sales

Pathway to Income Empowerment Program, Counselling Team Lead and Volunteer Coordinator

From a new volunteer to leading the Abrigo Centre’s Volunteer program is just one significant step in the long and storied career of Valeria Sales. Valeria has been a stalwart for more than 20 years at our west-end agency where she continues to positively influence the lives of hundreds of clients annually.

Luciana Pache de Faria

Gender-based Violence (GBV) Team Lead

Luciana Pache de Faria, a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario who hailed originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been sharing her immense expertise with Abrigo clients since 2017. With a solid foundation in psychology and over twenty years of experience in counseling, Luciana has provided compassionate and expert support to clients navigating gender-based violence.

Fundraising for the people and causes you care about

Investing in Abrigo Centre with a donation is an investment in our community. By giving to our multi-program agency, you are assisting some of the almost 6,000 clients that turn to us each year for assistance. Whether it is newcomers to Canada, women and children who are victims of domestic violence, seniors who are looking to escape isolation or at-risk youth, your support will make a positive impact on those in need. Your contribution will help our diverse community reach their full potential. We connect people to possibilities and your gift will assist clients who not only come from the west-end of Toronto, but from across the GTA.

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In fiscal year 2024/25, 102 incredible volunteers, including both adults and students, generously gave 13,698 hours of service to Abrigo clients and made a huge difference in our community.

Interested in Volunteering at Abrigo?

If you would like more information on volunteering for the Abrigo Centre, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Valeria Sales by telephone or e-mail, 416-534-3434 ext. 226 or vsales@abrigo.ca.

If you are a university or community college student looking for practicum information, please contact our Program Supervisor Cidalia Pereira by telephone or e-mail, 416-534-3434 ext. 231 or cpereira@abrigo.ca.