Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Supercooks! (Fraser Middle)
2023-08-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-01 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-20 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) and 1 more date | Fraser River Middle School, 800 Queens Ave, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M 0J2, Canada
This is a free afterschool program open to SD40 students around grades 5-6 and requires no previous kitchen skills or aptitude.
Teachers can refer students they think would most benefit from participating in the program, and who would blossom with an activity based on skill-building, peer-interaction, and the opportunity to engage with trusted adults from the community. By providing these children with an opportunity to build real-life skills, the children may discover an aptitude for cooking that could turn into a career. The afterschool cooking program will also introduce the value of nutrition and healthy eating at early age.
For information on the Supercooks! program and how to register, please contact our Manager of Community Projects and Partnerships:
Rick Bloudell
604.517.6291
Email

Surviving Inflation & Rising Interest Rates (English)
2023-08-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Join our Financial Empowerment program with VPL for a free online workshop about making the most of your money.
In this workshop you will learn tips on revising your budget by prioritizing expenses, strategizing for saving, and exploring how to approach investing during these financially uncertain times.
To join this Zoom event, you will need a computer, tablet, or phone with internet access. (It is ideal to have a webcam and microphone, though this is not essential). A link and password to join the Zoom session will be sent to by email ahead of the program.
Presented in English.
To register:
https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64909bdf791fbe5543794d88

Budgeting and Setting Financial Goals
2023-08-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Richmond Public Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
Join us at the Richmond Public Library (Brighouse, 2nd floor Program Room) on Wednesday, August 2 to learn to take control of your money!
Budgeting is one of the most powerful tools for taking control of your money. Let’s get together and learn how to track income and expenses, which will give you a road map for financial wellness. We’ll cover distinguishing between needs and wants as well as setting short, medium, and long term financial goals.
This workshop is free; registration is required.
REGISTER

Take Control of Your Credit
2023-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Explore the good and bad types of credit, how to build a good credit score, how to stay out of debt, and more!

Take Control of Your Credit (Spanish)
2023-07-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Online

Types of Credit (English)
2023-07-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Join our Financial Empowerment program with VPL for a free online workshop covering all things credit.
Explore the good and bad types of credit, when it’s wise to use credit, your rights and responsibilities for using credit, and how to build a good credit score — you’ll even leave understanding why having good credit matters. Along the way learn to avoid credit debt and how to get out from under debt.
To join this Zoom event, you will need a computer, tablet, or phone with internet access. (It is ideal to have a webcam and microphone, though this is not essential). A link and password to join the Zoom session will be sent by email ahead of the program.
Presented in English.
To register:
https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6474edbf5a33d42800ce29d8

Nobody's Perfect
2023-06-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Richmond Caring Place, 340-7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC, V6Y 3Z5, Canada
A free program for parents/grandparents and children (0-school age) to:

MEET other parents of young children
SHARE questions, concerns and ideas about being a parent
LEARN about child development, safety, health and behaviour
DISCUSS real-life parenting situations
DISCOVER positive ways of parenting

To register, contact richceds@fsgv.ca or 604-279-7100.

Surviving in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates
2023-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join our Financial Empowerment team for a workshop where we’ll look at revising your budget by prioritizing expenses and strategizing for saving. We’ll also explore how to approach investing investing during uncertain times.

Parents Connect
2023-06-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-06-16 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-06-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Olivet Church, 613 Queens Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3M1L1, Canada
Guided discussion groups for parents with children 6 years and under.
Families new to Canada are matched with mentor families who have lived in Canada for a long time. Mentor families offer support and knowledge about Canadian culture, raising children in Canada, and tips on local programs in communities. Both sides have an opportunity to increase parenting skills. Programs offered for children 1 year and up, while younger children stay with their parent in the adult program room. Bus tickets and snacks available.

Surviving in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates (Spanish)
2023-06-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Join our Financial Empowerment team for a workshop where we’ll look at revising your budget by prioritizing expenses and strategizing for saving. We’ll also explore how to approach investing during uncertain times.

Single Parents
2023-06-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-06-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Olivet Church, 613 Queens Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3M1L1, Canada
Program to help single parents with children 0-5 years old living in New Westminster connect with other moms, share the joys and challenges of solo parenting, and learn about community resources. Bus tickets and free child minding are available.

Richmond Family Friends
2023-06-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Richmond Caring Place, 340-7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC, V6Y 3Z5, Canada
A program intended for newcomer families with young children.
RFF matches newcomer families with volunteer families already living in Richmond. Volunteers support their mentee family as they adapt to their new life in Canada.
Newcomers can connect with people in the community, explore Richmond together, and participate in conversation circles, parenting workshops, cooking groups and more.
To register, contact richceds@fsgv.ca or 604-279-7100.

Creative Explorations (New Westminster)
2023-06-19 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-06-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Olivet Church, 613 Queens Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3M1L1, Canada
A program for parents and young children (ages 0-6) to explore creativity through arts and crafts, songs and stories. Parent participation required.
To register, contact ceds-nw@fsgv.ca or 604-368-2154.
