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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.
There’s More to Harp’s Story
What's your favourite thing about food? I love my job, and I've always loved food. I love the smell of fragrant aromatics; I love the bustling kitchen and tur...
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There’s More to Sophia’s Story
It's the beginning of 2025. Wouldn't it be great if we shifted the dial even a little bit on some hard conversations and topics this year? A shift toward re-hum...
Read MoreThere’s More to Kyle’s Story
I guess you could say I started my fundraising career early – in fact, I was just 12 years old the first time I tried fundraising for a non-profit. It was for...
Read MoreCommunity Partnership: Fighting for Food Security
In serving low-income and at-risk clients across our programming, food insecurity crops up frequently at Family Services of Greater Vancouver. In our Food Prog...
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There’s More to Sophia’s Story
It's the beginning of 2025. Wouldn't it be great if we shifted the dial even a little bit on some hard conversations and topics this year? A shift toward re-hum...
Read MoreCommunity Partnership: Fighting for Food Security
In serving low-income and at-risk clients across our programming, food insecurity crops up frequently at Family Services of Greater Vancouver. In our Food Prog...
Read MorePride at Directions Youth Services
Since Directions began, there have always been 2SLGBTQIA+ youth coming, and welcome, here. The history of this group of programs has always been welcoming and...
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Family Services of Greater Vancouver and Vancouver Public Library are Collaborating on a Family Day Pop-Up Event
Vancouver, BC (February 5, 2025): Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) has partnered with Vancouver Public Library (VPL) to host a Family Day pop-up for ...
Read MoreHomelessness Action Week: FSGV is “Opening Doors with Entry Point Programs”
What: Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is commemorating Homelessness Action Week (October 14-18) through the campaign “Opening Doors with Entry Poi...
Read MoreJustice After Exploitation: Our 2nd Annual Webinar for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Family Services of Greater Vancouver hosted our second annual webinar in honour of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. Terriea Harr...
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