Category: Stories
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 ...
Read MoreAtosha’s Story
Meet Atosha: a bright young woman whom FSGV has had the privilege of walking alongside. "When Atosha arrived from the Congo, she was only 21. A refugee, Atosha ...
Read MoreFamilies 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 dre...
Read MoreWith 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 c...
Read MoreBeacon 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 go...
Read MoreA Holiday to Remember
A story about making the holidays special for the youth we serve in the 10K Supportive Housing Program at Directions Youth Services.
Read MorePartner 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 ...
Read MoreBuilding 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 Liter...
Read MoreNavigating 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 ...
Read MoreManaging 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 ...
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