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.
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.
Read MoreCollaborating 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreAdvocacy
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
Read MoreIncluded 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.
Read MoreThe 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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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
Read MoreHow 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 ...
Read MoreThe 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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