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Category: Advocacy

Speaking up for Trans, Gender Diverse, and Two-Spirit Youth

On November 29, 2023, Directions Youth Services 2SLGBTQIA+ Programing Coordinator Alysha Somerton spoke at a Vancouver City Council meeting. The topic? Councill...

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Together, We Prosper

Family Services of Greater Vancouver has offered financial literacy coaching and workshops since 2006. What started as a small program has evolved into a high-i...

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What is Poverty Reduction?

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we often talk about the work we do in "poverty reduction." But what does this really mean? There are a few definitions ...

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Our 2023 BC Budget Submission

In June, Family Services of Greater Vancouver wrote a recommendation for the 2024 BC Budget, calling for the Province to invest in financial empowerment, provid...

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Our Submission for The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

FSGV believes that non-profits play a crucial role in reducing poverty by building trust with clients and connecting them to necessary services. So, we wrote a ...

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Criminal Interest Rate Letter

An advocacy letter from the NWCPRC Financial Empowerment working group to the Department of Finance Canada regarding the criminal interest rate and new legislat...

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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

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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, ...

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The Real Cost of Scams and Frauds

An informative post covering who is most at risk for being scammed and defrauded, what it costs them, and what to do if YOU have been the victim.

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How to Protect Yourself from Frauds and Scams

We want to empower people to protect themselves from scammers and fraudsters. In this post, learn about some of the most common types of scams we see, their war...

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