Tag: Directions
Speaking up for Trans, Gender Diverse, and Two-Spirit Youth
On November 29, 2023, Directions Youth Services 2SLGBTQIA+ Programing Coordinator Alysha Somerton spoke at a Vancouver City Council meeting. The topic? Councill...
Read MoreWhat 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 ...
Read MoreDirections: Past, Present, Future (Part 3)
Did ya miss parts 1 or 2? Part 1 Part 2 In Part 2, we focused on some of the ways that being youth-informed has shaped our programming from the y...
Read MoreDirections: Past, Present, Future (Part 1)
This October, as a combined celebration of Safehouse (one of Directions' foundational programs) and in honour of Homelessness Action Week, we're taking a look a...
Read MoreYouth Mental Health: Meet Angel, Clinical Counsellor at Directions
Talking with Angel, the Clinical Counsellor at Directions Youth Services, left us with a better understanding of what youth are facing as well as what we can do...
Read MoreHaven Announcement
An announcement about a 6-month pilot at Directions Youth Haven in partnership with MCFD and VCHA.
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 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.
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