Category: Programs

More Than Food and a Bed: Care with Dignity at the Core

Members from the Communications and Fund Development teams had the chance to sit down with Safehouse staff. We wanted to understand what they wish people knew a...

Running a Home for 9 Teenagers: What it Takes to Operate a 24/7/365 Youth Safehouse

Imagine a house with nine teenagers. Among the six bedrooms, there are nine beds, which are nearly always full. Youth share three bathrooms. Staff have desks in...

There’s More We Could Do: Stories from the Directions Art and Culture Program

The Art and Culture Program at the Directions Drop-In Centre is opening doors for the youth who attend. It's a place to build community, get in touch with parts...

There’s More Support for Survivors: What Client-Led and Trauma-Informed Means at FSGV

Making support for victims and survivors equitable means making it free; making it trauma-informed means making sure it's client-led and that survivors get to d...

A Volunteer’s Story: Meet Shimna

We're excited to introduce Shimna, a dedicated member of our Community Kitchens who has not only been an active participant but is now taking the next step to b...

There’s More to Brenda’s Story

Brenda Lochhead doesn't particularly like the spotlight to be on her, however we're sharing a bit of her work and advocacy today to celebrate what she has broug...

Support for Seniors Experiencing Harm (New Westminster)

About FSGV's New Westminster Elder Abuse Victim Support Program

There’s More to Your Family’s Story: You Define Family, We Support It

Every day of the year, Family Services of Greater Vancouver is there with a helping hand for families across the Lower Mainland. Each person gets to define fami...