WELCOME TO OUR BACKYARD
Let’s talk about what’s happening in our own backyard
At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we walk alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges. Our Backyard is where we come together to share stories, provide resources for the community, and create dialogue about complex issues such as homelessness, trauma, and poverty. There’s more to every story, so let’s dive in.
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Financial Basics: RESP, Tax & Education
Post-secondary education is expensive and we’re here to help you create an affordability plan for your child(ren). Saving for your child’s education is more affordable than you think! Join Richmond Public Library and Family Services of Greater Vancouver to learn all…
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Financial Basics: Dealing with Credit and Debt
We live in a world of cheap, available credit. In this workshop, we’ll explore the good and bad types of credit, when it’s wise to use a type of credit, what your rights and responsibilities are when using credit, how…
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Community Kitchen Cooking for Moms
FREE cooking classes and English conversation for immigrant moms with young children. Have fun practicing English and cooking with other moms while learning about community resources and healthy eating. Fridays, September 18 – December 18, from 10:00am–12:00pm (14 sessions) To…
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Pop-up Tax Clinic – Surrey
This confidential service is part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program—a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations that provide free tax clinics to low-income people and families. Tax filing is free for simple tax filing.
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Pop-up Tax Clinic – Richmond
This confidential service is part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program—a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations that provide free tax clinics to low-income people and families. Tax filing is free for simple tax filing.
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Pop-up Tax Clinic – New Westminster
This confidential service is part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program—a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations that provide free tax clinics to low-income people and families. Tax filing is free for simple tax filing.
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Pop-up Tax Clinic – New Westminster
This confidential service is part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program—a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations that provide free tax clinics to low-income people and families. Tax filing is free for simple tax filing.
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Pop-up Tax Clinic – New Westminster
This confidential service is part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program—a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations that provide free tax clinics to low-income people and families. Tax filing is free for simple tax filing.
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Pop-up Tax Clinic – New Westminster
This confidential service is part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program—a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations that provide free tax clinics to low-income people and families. Tax filing is free for simple tax filing. Please…
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Pop-up Tax Clinic – Vancouver
This confidential service is part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program—a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations that provide free tax clinics to low-income people and families. Tax filing is free for simple tax filing. Please…
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Saving & Investing: Accessible Financial Literacy Workshop
Are you interested in choosing the best saving and investment strategy for your goals? Join Joanna for an accessible workshop on RDSPs, RRSPs, RESPs, TFSAs, and FHSAs. This workshop introduces participants to the options available for registered investment plans. Whether…
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Saving and Investing Workshop
This workshop introduces participants to saving and investing strategies, including RRSPs, TFSAs, RESPs, and other registered plans. Learn about investment options such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, and how to make informed decisions about your financial future. Presented in…