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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With a little help from my friends
Aurelia came to Richmond with her toddler and baby in 2019. When she talks about the immigration experience, she explains, “you left your life there in your country. Everything in your life, your professional life, your personal life… everything. You…
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Beacon of Hope
“A lot of people who feel they have nothing still have hope,” says Jessie Stokes, a former client in Project Parent at FSGV. “Hope is what keeps people going, but there’s a stigma when you have your children removed,” she…
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A Holiday to Remember
You know that feeling you get when you just nail itpicking out a gift for someone? Alicia, a 10K Youth Worker, loves that feeling — especially when it comes from picking out gifts for the youth she works with. Alicia…
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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 Report, we took a look at what support for 10,000 people looks like – from…
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Come one, come all – join Family Services of Greater Vancouver at The Soirée
When life is at its most difficult, finding support can be a challenge, but Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) – one of the region’s oldest and deepest non-profit social services providers – meets people in crisis where they’re at.…
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Statement on Directions Youth Detox Closure
Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) has played an active role in supporting the most vulnerable members of our community since 1928. For close to 30 years, FSGV has operated withdrawal management services at Directions Youth Detox, a voluntary home-like…
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#ExploreTheAnd
Explore the And marks our commitment to acknowledging the experiences and perspectives of victims and survivors of crime and bringing them to a wider audience.
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Tickets on Sale for Fam Jam Kitchen
Family Day, taking place in British Columbia on February 21, is a day for loved ones to spend quality time together – but not every family has that luxury. This year, Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is encouraging the…
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Partner Highlight: The Treehouse Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
The Treehouse Child and Youth Advocacy Centre exists to help Vancouver children and youth who have experienced abuse get back to feeling like kids again. The Treehouse co-locates a number of services and support workers, including social workers from the…
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Building Inclusive Communities Through Literacy
“Literacy is foundational. It’s what we need to make life easier.” These were the first words from Maureen Kehler, Program Manager at Decoda Literacy Solutions, when we sat down to talk about why literacy is important to the health…
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Navigating the Financial Marketplace
November is Financial Literacy Month and here at FSGV, we believe that all British Columbians should have access to tools and knowledge to feel empowered about finances. The theme for Week Four is “Navigating the Financial Marketplace” and to get…
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Managing Savings
November is Financial Literacy Month and here at FSGV, we believe that all British Columbians should have access to tools and knowledge to feel empowered about finances. The theme for Week Three is “Managing Savings” and to get some practical…