Category: Stories

Respecting the Person Behind the Story: FSGV’s Client Story Philosophy

We treat people as people rather than as marketing and fundraising tools. This approach is about trust, both building and maintaining it. We are committed to ou...

Parent-Teen Mediation: Conflict Skills for Life

A story from the 2022/23 FSGV Annual Report, featuring the Parent-Teen Mediation program: Raising kids is tough. Growing into adulthood is tough. Our PTM progra...

In Their Own Words: Client Quotes from 2025

“The support we have is priceless. Thank you!” As 2025 comes to a close, Family Services of Greater Vancouver is sharing some client quotes. Why? So you can...

An Impact You Can See: Supporting Local

"You're a local charity, I like that. I don't have to turn on my TV to see what my donation is going to. Living downtown, I can just walk out my door and it's a...

A Conversation with Mari, Trauma Counsellor at FSGV

Mari, a Trauma Counsellor at FSGV, is currently working toward getting her PhD in Expressive Arts. She sat down with us to talk about art-based experiential lea...

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...

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...

A Family Day 2025 Pop-Up Wrap-Up

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Family Services of Greater Vancouver teamed up with Vancouver Public Library for a resource fair pop-up event to let the communi...

There’s More to Kyle’s Story

Kyle, Director of Development at FSGV, reflects on his career in non-profits and what drives him to be in philanthropy.

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