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.
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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 for children and youth with support needs ages 7-19. The program cultivates independence through 1-on-1 and group…
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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 that – fraudsters and scammers are actively trying to trick you and,…
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How to Protect Yourself from Frauds and Scams
We’ve written about the cost of frauds and scams and the people who are most vulnerable. This is an important discussion to have because it’s never the victim’s fault. However, we want to do even more than lead the discussion on…
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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 income assistant programs. So when the BC Budget was announced on February 28, we…
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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 (DVRT) in New West, it’s a unique partnership that has become the gold standard for this…
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A Different Type of Care
On Family Day and every day of the year, we support families no matter what they look like. Whether you share the same DNA or found each other another way, Family Services of Greater Vancouver is here to help. You…
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Family Day 2023
This Family Day, Family Services of Greater Vancouver is shining a light on how we define family.
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Navigating Debt
Debt can be a difficult and overwhelming issue to manage. In this post, we review all things debt-related in simple terms. From tracking debt to creating a payment plan, Family Services of Greater Vancouver is here to help you take…
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Personal Reasons
Watching Chef Bruno Feldeisen on Great Canadian Baking Show today, you wouldn’t know that he’s experienced a traumatic life. He was twice named a Top 10 pastry chef by Chocolatier magazine and has built a successful career. Only in the…
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Program Highlight: PRIYD
Providing Resources and Independence for Youth Development (PRIYD) is a shining example of how FSGV provides support to the community for future generations of British Columbians. Children and youth come to the PRIYD program via a referral from MCFD after…
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Atosha’s Story
Our clients are resilient, impressive people. They come to us most often when they have a crisis and we get the privilege of walking alongside them through it, helping them navigate their way into brighter tomorrows. Atosha is a client…
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Families helping families
Amir Ahamed and his family moved from Kenya to Canada in the 1980s. When they first arrived as newcomers, the local community bolstered them to pursue their dreams. The warmth of this welcome and ongoing support has stayed with them…