Powerful communities are cultivated from the ground up, and when community members don’t have equal access to education, a divide can begin to form. We’ve all heard the timeless idiom, “knowledge is power”, but it’s imperative to realize just how sharply those words ring true. Being financially savvy is an invaluable skill that not only …
The effects of bullying on a person can be extremely damaging—in fact, both the victim of bullying and the person who perpetuates bullying have been found to be at higher risk for suicide.1 But while we typically think of bullying as a problem in schools and playgrounds, a staggering 40% of Canadians experience one or …
FSGV received a letter from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wishing the organization a memorable 90th anniversary celebration and continued success. Read the letter (PDF).
I started working as an integration support worker with the PRIYD (Providing Resources and Independence for Youth Development) program at Family Services of Greater Vancouver in March 2015. Since then, I have had the opportunity to support children and youth with developmental disabilities. My main responsibility has been to support youth in developing life skills …
On February 28, Canadians will be wearing a pink t-shirt to take a stand against bullying in our schools, workplaces, and online. However, we often overlook the most common source of bullying in our own lives—ourselves. At Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), we go beyond the pink t-shirt to create respectful connections that are …
Thinking about funding your kids’ education can seem overwhelming. With education costs rising at over twice the rate of inflation over the last 20 years, developing a strategy and initiating it when your kids are young, becomes critical when tackling the high price tag attached to post-secondary education. Here are five tips to help you …
Seven financial tips to start your year off on the right track January’s credit card statement or a quick peek at your bank account can bring the holiday cheer to a sudden, sobering halt. What better reason to include financial resolutions to your list of New Year’s pledges? Below are seven ideas to get you …
I’ve lost two loved ones on my Christmas list this year which could be a sad story, but it isn’t this story. As a result, I have a little more this season, allowing me to sponsor a senior in my community who could use an extra Christmas Elf. My match through the Caring Neighbours Program …
Dear Families, December will be a month of celebration at the FSGV Adoption Agency. This year marks our 20th Anniversary and we are proud to continue to support families in creating brighter tomorrows. With Adoption Awareness Month still fresh in our minds, we are celebrating with a Holiday Open House on December 14, 2017. We …
I have the privilege of working as the recruitment coordinator with the PRIYD Program at Family Services of Greater Vancouver. That means I get to meet and offer employment to students and recent graduates from programs such as psychology, sociology, social work and family studies. The great thing about these degrees is that there is …
