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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Client, Directions Youth Services
Outreach provided me with referrals and advocated for me. The meals and food allowed me not to go hungry, and donated items such as clothing and things for my home when I moved in were so nice.
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Participant, Directions Street Youth Job Action
Since I started coming to Directions a year ago, I’ve had to go through a lot of ups and downs, some of the most difficult and upsetting events in my life that I would not have been able to handle…
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Client, Directions Safehouse
Staff made sure I was always comfortable and respected. There were lots of resources I was told about and all of my questions were always answered.
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Client, Directions Youth Services
I feel safe when I am at Directions. When I started coming here I got treated with respect, had something to eat and a place to relax. Directions gave me a safe place to focus on my situation and help…