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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.

Stories


Included Every Step of the Way

To get a better understanding of PRIYD’s approach to service delivery, we asked our ISWs a few questions about misconceptions of autism, activism, resources, and more.

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Collaborating for Stronger Community

From the moment Special Olympics BC approached Leilan Wong, PRIYD's Program Coordinator, about hosting an event together, we were excited. PRIYD is designed fo...

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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 (DV...

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Advocacy


Un/Interrupted Campaign Launch

Un/Interrupted campaign raises awareness for youth exploitation and human trafficking, calling on all members of society to uphold youth rights

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Included Every Step of the Way

To get a better understanding of PRIYD’s approach to service delivery, we asked our ISWs a few questions about misconceptions of autism, activism, resources, and more.

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The Real Cost of Scams and Frauds

In 2022, people across Canada lost over $531 million dollars to scams and fraud. These are people we know - we might be these people. And there's no shame in ...

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News


Un/Interrupted Campaign Launch

Un/Interrupted campaign raises awareness for youth exploitation and human trafficking, calling on all members of society to uphold youth rights

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How the BC Budget Can Help Your Budget

When it comes to budgeting, the Financial Empowerment team at Family Services always keeps up to date on the latest information on benefits, rebates, and other ...

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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 R...

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