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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.
An Impact You Can See: Supporting Local
"You're a local charity, I like that. I don't have to turn on my TV to see what my donation is going to. Living downtown, I can just walk out my door and it's...
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An Impact You Can See: Supporting Local
"You're a local charity, I like that. I don't have to turn on my TV to see what my donation is going to. Living downtown, I can just walk out my door and it's...
Read MoreA Conversation with Mari, Trauma Counsellor at FSGV
Mari, a Trauma Counsellor at FSGV, is currently working toward getting her PhD in Expressive Arts. Last year, while working on presentations and sessions for he...
Read MoreThere’s More We Could Do: Stories from the Directions Art and Culture Program
"There's so much more we could do. Art isn't just healing, art can make you thrive," says Josi, the Art and Culture Program Coordinator at the Directions Drop-I...
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There’s More Support for Survivors: What Client-Led and Trauma-Informed Means at FSGV
Client-Led Care Survivors deserve to be believed – not only about their experiences, but about their needs and goals too. Surviving isn't just about making i...
Read MoreThere’s More to Brenda’s Story
Brenda Lochhead doesn’t particularly like the spotlight to be on her, however we’re sharing a bit of her work and advocacy today to celebrate what she has ...
Read MoreSupport for Seniors Experiencing Harm (New Westminster)
In New Westminster, Family Services of Greater Vancouver operates a Victim Support program for seniors experiencing harm. This program does not require a ref...
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More Than Food and a Bed: Care with Dignity at the Core
When we first walked in the door, a youth worker asked us if we were hydrated. Sitting down in the staff office to start the interview, a different youth worker...
Read MoreRunning a Home for 9 Teenagers: What it Takes to Operate a 24/7/365 Youth Safehouse
How do you begin to summarize what it’s like running a Safehouse for youth? Well, to start, imagine a house with nine teenagers. Among the six bedrooms, ther...
Read MoreA Family Day 2025 Pop-Up Wrap-Up
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Family Services of Greater Vancouver teamed up with Vancouver Public Library for a resource fair pop-up event to let the communi...
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