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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.
The Cutest Graduation: Celebrating Another Year of COLTS
In June, Family Services of Greater Vancouver hosted our annual graduation ceremony for youth and their children in our COLTS program. Before we show you pictur...
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Pride 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...
Read MoreThe Cutest Graduation: Celebrating Another Year of COLTS
In June, Family Services of Greater Vancouver hosted our annual graduation ceremony for youth and their children in our COLTS program. Before we show you pictur...
Read MoreThere’s More to Mae’s Story
I was caught off guard when my counsellor first asked me if I thought I would have benefitted from any of the programs that Family Services of Greater Vancouver...
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Pride 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...
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...
Read MoreThinking Beyond the BC Budget
The 2024 BC Budget was delivered on February 22, 2024, promising action for a stronger British Columbia. Like many non-profits in the community social services ...
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Justice 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...
Read MoreHere to Support Families: An FSGV and VPL Partnership
We love teaming up with other organizations to give people more: more access, more support, and more resources. This month, we collaborated with Vancouver Publi...
Read MoreFamily Services of Greater Vancouver and Vancouver Public Library Collaborate to Host Family Day Pop-up
Vancouver, B.C. (February 5, 2024): Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) has partnered with Vancouver Public Library (VPL) to host a Family Day pop-up ev...
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