WELCOME TO OUR BACKYARD
Let’s talk about what’s happening in our own backyard
At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we walk alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges. Our Backyard is where we come together to share stories, provide resources for the community, and create dialogue about complex issues such as homelessness, trauma, and poverty. There’s more to every story, so let’s dive in.
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The Gold Standard
In 1997, a partnership between the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and FSGV was formed. Created shortly after our very own Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) in New West, it’s a unique partnership that has become the gold standard for this…
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A Different Type of Care
On Family Day and every day of the year, we support families no matter what they look like. Whether you share the same DNA or found each other another way, Family Services of Greater Vancouver is here to help. You…
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Family Day 2023
This Family Day, Family Services of Greater Vancouver is shining a light on how we define family.
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Navigating Debt
Debt can be a difficult and overwhelming issue to manage. In this post, we review all things debt-related in simple terms. From tracking debt to creating a payment plan, Family Services of Greater Vancouver is here to help you take…
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Personal Reasons
Watching Chef Bruno Feldeisen on Great Canadian Baking Show today, you wouldn’t know that he’s experienced a traumatic life. He was twice named a Top 10 pastry chef by Chocolatier magazine and has built a successful career. Only in the…
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Program Highlight: PRIYD
Providing Resources and Independence for Youth Development (PRIYD) is a shining example of how FSGV provides support to the community for future generations of British Columbians. Children and youth come to the PRIYD program via a referral from MCFD after…
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Atosha’s Story
Our clients are resilient, impressive people. They come to us most often when they have a crisis and we get the privilege of walking alongside them through it, helping them navigate their way into brighter tomorrows. Atosha is a client…
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Families helping families
Amir Ahamed and his family moved from Kenya to Canada in the 1980s. When they first arrived as newcomers, the local community bolstered them to pursue their dreams. The warmth of this welcome and ongoing support has stayed with them…
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With a little help from my friends
Aurelia came to Richmond with her toddler and baby in 2019. When she talks about the immigration experience, she explains, “you left your life there in your country. Everything in your life, your professional life, your personal life… everything. You…
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Beacon of Hope
“A lot of people who feel they have nothing still have hope,” says Jessie Stokes, a former client in Project Parent at FSGV. “Hope is what keeps people going, but there’s a stigma when you have your children removed,” she…
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A Holiday to Remember
You know that feeling you get when you just nail itpicking out a gift for someone? Alicia, a 10K Youth Worker, loves that feeling — especially when it comes from picking out gifts for the youth she works with. Alicia…
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The Big Picture
In 2021/22, FSGV delivered support and referrals to more than 10,000 people across Greater Vancouver. But what does that really mean? In our latest Annual Report, we took a look at what support for 10,000 people looks like – from…