YOU CAN HELP
Families and individuals in the Lower Mainland are struggling – you can ensure that Family Services is there for them.
DONATE NOW
Family Services supports families and individuals in crisis today, so they can look ahead to a better tomorrow. But we can’t do it without you.
Your generosity allows us to continue providing critical support to thousands of our most vulnerable Lower Mainland neighbours.
Your donation will directly help:
- Build strong families through counselling, victim services, and financial coaching
- End violence against women, children, and seniors through police partnerships, counselling, advocacy, and safety planning
- Support homeless youth through 24/7/365 shelter, detox, and housing
- Create more inclusive communities through free parenting workshops, groups, and community kitchens for isolated single parents, newcomers, and seniors
Yes! I want to help individuals and families in need!
GIVE MONTHLY
By becoming a Monthly Donor, you can support Family Services year-round.
When you give monthly, you help provide a steady stream of funds that we can count on, allowing us to plan ahead and think bigger about how to support those who need us.
How it works:
- Each month, your donation will be made from your bank account or credit card.
- Every February, we’ll send you a tax receipt for the total amount of your annual donations.
- You can change or cancel your support at any time—just contact us.
- Make sure to choose “Monthly Donation” when you make your gift.
Yes! I want to help those in need year-round!
FUNDRAISE
It’s easy to fundraise in support of Family Services! Get your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues together in support of our community’s most vulnerable.
FUNDRAISE ONLINE
The simplest way to connect with your community in support of Family Services. We can help set up your customizable page for you, and you fundraise via e-mail and social media with receipts automatically issued to your supporters.
HOST YOUR EVENT
It’s a fun way to make a difference in the lives of those in need—and easy to do, too. It just takes a little creativity and some planning! Whether it’s a lemonade stand, a comedy show, or event part of your office party, we’re here to help make your fundraising event a success.
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY OR WEDDING
Make your big day even more special. In lieu of gifts, consider asking for donations to Family Services of Greater Vancouver, or make a donation in honour of your guests instead of buying party favours. Or how about a toonie or 50/50 party, where you receive half the gifts to purchase a gift, and donate the other half to Family Services? We’d love to help you.
To find out more, please contact:
Katelynn Potter
Specialist, Events & Partnerships
T: 604 731 4951 x4011
kpotter@fsgv.ca
From sponsorship to cause marketing, workplace giving, volunteering and more, let’s work together.
To learn more about corporate partnerships and how you or your company can get involved, please contact:
Katelynn Potter
Specialist, Events & Partnerships
T: 604 731 4951 x4011
kpotter@fsgv.ca
PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS
THE SOIRÉE for FSGV
Come one, come all! Life has been a circus and we’re inviting you to lean into it with us at this year’s Soirée. Early-bird tickets on sale NOW.
The Soirée for FSGV brings together the business and philanthropic communities to raise funds for our community’s most vulnerable families and individuals. Join us this fall for astonishing entertainment alongside our auction, raffle, and giving campaign.
October 27, 2022: It’s show time!
For more info or to join the fun, please visit fsgvsoiree.com or contact:
Katelynn Potter
Specialist, Events & Partnerships
T: 604 731 4951 x4011
kpotter@fsgv.ca
GIFT CRYPTO
Maximize your support and minimize taxes by donating cryptocurrency!
Cryptocurrency investors can make a significant difference for the communities they care about. Support FSGV while avoiding cryptocurrency capital gains by making a tax-receiptable charitable gift through The Giving Block.
Click here for more info or please contact:
Amanda Sayfy
Director, Development
T: 604 731 4951 x 5004
asayfy@fsgv.ca
GIFT SECURITIES
Donating appreciated securities is a wonderfully tax-effective way to support Family Services of Greater Vancouver!
Rather than paying tax on 50% of your capital gain when selling an appreciated stock or mutual fund, consider donating the securities. No capital gains tax will be triggered, and you will receive a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value.
Whether making this gift today, or incorporating it into your estate plan, know that your gift has the potential to make a significant difference for the individuals and families we serve, today and tomorrow.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR GIFT:
Transferring your appreciated securities to Family Services is simple. Please complete our Securities Donation Form and provide it to your broker, who will then arrange for the transfer on your behalf. If you need assistance or have any questions about this process, please contact:
Amanda Sayfy
Director, Development
T: 604 731 4951 x 5004
asayfy@fsgv.ca
Family Services of Greater Vancouver is a registered charity in Canada. Charitable registration #11891‐3102‐RR0001.
Note: The information on this page is for reference only and is not intended as legal advice. Please consult your financial professional.
LEAVE A LEGACY
Thank you for considering a legacy gift to Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Your future gift will make a difference for the next generation.
There are many ways to leave a legacy gift. Some examples include:
- A bequest in your will, naming Family Services of Greater Vancouver as the beneficiary. This may be a specific gift such as cash, securities, RRSPs, or the residual of the estate after loved ones are provided for;
- A new or existing life insurance policy, naming Family Services of Greater Vancouver as the beneficiary;
- An endowment fund named in honour of you, your family, or loved ones.
We would be pleased to discuss other options with you as well. If you are planning to make a legacy gift to Family Services of Greater Vancouver, please contact us to ensure your gift will fulfill your intentions and provide you with optimum tax benefits.
If you have already made a legacy gift to Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we would welcome hearing from you. We value every gift and it is important to us to be able to say “thank you.”
To learn more about making a meaningful gift, please contact:
Amanda Sayfy
Director, Development
T: 604 731 4951 x 5004
asayfy@fsgv.ca
Family Services of Greater Vancouver is a registered charity in Canada. Charitable registration #11891‐3102¬‐RR0001.
Contact us
Director, Fund Development and Communications
T: 604 731 4951 x 5004
asayfy@fsgv.ca Katelynn Potter
Specialist, Events & Partnerships
T: 604 731 4951 x4011
kpotter@fsgv.ca