Northview Missionaries

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The Whole Gospel for the Whole World by the Whole Church

Serving In

Abbotsford, B.C.

Mission Organization

Cyrus Centre
2616 Ware St.
Abbotsford BC V2S 3E5

Contact Information

604-859-5999
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Children

Justin, Nick, Lia

Mission Summary

Cyrus Centre is directed by Les Talvio who is supported by his wife Kristin. They have been married for over 28 years and have three grown children and three grandchildren.

Abbotsford’s Cyrus Centre is an inner city urban mission for at-risk youth, under 19.
Basic living and resources that we take for granted, are provided.  Victims of sexual exploitation or addictions; some youth had become homeless to escape unsafe family environments, some were runaways, some simply abandoned. Increasingly, the Centre sees youth from the widening, stigmatizing strata of poverty. They have homes but little food in the cupboards within them. Mandated to welcome all, the Centre shows no prejudices of gender, race and culture.

Youth have access to food, shelter, clothing, shower, laundry facilities, telephones, computers, employment coaching and emergency dental care. Over12,000 meals were served last year and 139 youth were housed in our emergency youth shelter helping them exit the street. Dozens of youth have come to a saving relationship with Christ Jesus, some of whom participate now in local churches within the community.  From the central location at 2616 Ware Street, Cyrus Centre is open 365 days of the year, providing services 24 hours a day.

Further outreach capabilities include advocacy, counseling, mediation and referral to other agencies coordinating temporary or permanent housing. Staff attends youth court in an outreach support capacity, helping youth navigate the legal system. A prime goal is to see families restored, so support extends beyond youth and embraces their families as well, working towards a healthy re-unification and exiting street life. Reflecting a compassionate, supporting environment and offering up equally of hands and hearts, Cyrus Centre guides these young citizens of tomorrow into stabilized, sustainable futures and hope filled destinies.

Prayer Requests

• Please pray for our support and protection as we stand against worldly views on important decisions youth are faced with such as abortion.