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Vancouver Sun Run 2024

Run for Family Services of Greater Vancouver and Directions Youth Services in the 40th annual Vancouver Sun Run!

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Scams and Fraud Safety Workshop

North Vancouver District Public Library 3045 Highland Boulevard, North Vancouver, BC

6Join Odessa Ditson, Outreach and Support Worker with Family Services of Greater Vancouver, for an informative presentation about how to stay safe and avoid scams and fraud. Learn how to protect yourself from banking scams, phishing scams, online fraud and identity theft, as well as what to do if you’ve been scammed in this 90...

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Family Budgeting Workshop

MOFP 8188 Lord Street, Vancouver, BC

Join Family Services of Greater Vancouver with MOFP for a FREE Financial Empowerment Workshop all about budgeting and financial goal setting.  Budgeting is one of the most valuable tools for taking control of your money. Learn how to track your income and expenses to create a roadmap for achieving financial wellness from Joanne Monteiro, a...

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Will Preparation Basics

Has writing a Will been on your to-do list for a long time? Having a Will ensures your estate (what you own minus what you owe) will be distributed according to your wishes when you die and is important for you and those who are left to manage your estate. This workshop outlines the major...

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Surviving and Thriving Through Difficult Economic Times

Semiahmoo Branch 1815 152 Street, Surrey, BC

High inflation, rising interest rates, fear of recession: the headlines can be overwhelming and create fear and panic in decision making. But a calm attitude and rational thinking can go a long way towards making it through a difficult economic environment. This free workshop will discuss how to recognize the long-term economic picture (seeing through...

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Budgeting and Financial Goal Setting

Budgeting is one of the most valuable tools for taking control of our money. Learn how to track income and expenses to provide a road map for achieving financial wellness, how to set short, medium, and long term financial goals, along with strategies for living within your budget.  Presented in partnership with VPL.  To join...

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Understanding Consumerism Workshop

Our world is constantly equating happiness with buying and consuming material things. Ads surround us with messages encouraging us to want, buy, and have MORE. This workshop tackles how to manage the influence of consumerism, and the impact on our environment and us. Presented in partnership Vancouver Public Library. To join this free Zoom workshop...

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Youth Community Kitchen

Richmond Caring Place 340-7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC

Welcome to Our Community Kitchen Programs!  At our Community Kitchen, we believe in the power of food to bring people together, foster connections, and create lasting memories. Our diverse programs cater to various groups, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the joys of cooking, regardless of their background or circumstances.  Youth Newcomers Cooking...

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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 to build a good credit score, and why it matters. Presented in partnership with Vancouver Public...

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Understanding the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

Education is expensive, and saving for your child’s education raises the likelihood that they will pursue post-secondary education. Registered Education Savings Plans, or RESPs, offer a tax efficient way to invest for education. This workshop will help interpret RESP benefits, strategies for investing in RESPs, types of investments you can hold, and other options. Presented...

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Saving and Investing

Want to save for your future but unsure of where to begin? We’ll walk you through the types of registered investment vehicles (like RRSPs, TFSAs, RESPs, and RDSPs) and investment options like GICs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and index funds. This workshop aims to show you how to navigate the benefits, risks, and fees to...

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