Category: Stories

Pride at Directions Youth Services

Since Directions began, there have always been 2SLGBTQIA+ youth coming, and welcome, here. At the beginning of 2023, we were able to launch the Directions 2SLGB...

The Cutest Graduation: Celebrating Another Year of COLTS

In June, Family Services of Greater Vancouver hosted our annual graduation ceremony for youth and their children in our COLTS program.

There’s More to Mae’s Story

FSGV employee, Mae, reflects on how accessing a program like the Sexual Abuse Intervention Program as a child might have impacted her life - and how the work sh...

Justice After Exploitation: Our 2nd Annual Webinar for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week

A brief overview of our 2nd annual webinar in honour of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week along with a link to the recording and slides from the presentation....

There’s More to Rosie’s Story

The sound of a motorcycle sent me down memory lane the other day. Not every motorcycle has this effect, just a specific kind of road bike with a higher-pitched ...

There’s More to Sara’s Story

Sara came to Canada as a refugee with her five children, her elderly mother, and nothing else but a backpack. When her family arrived, they needed help. "I wish...

Here to Support Families: An FSGV and VPL Partnership

FSGV and VPL partnered up for a Family Day weekend pop-up event with information, resources, and activities for families.

Action Speaks Louder Than Words

An article from the 22/23 Annual Report highlighting the amazing work and philanthropy of Express Auto Wash.

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...

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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