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.
Movement and Momentum: Housing Support at Directions
Throughout the last year, youth came through the doors of the Directions Drop-In Centre in downtown Vancouver nearly 23,000 times…
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STORIES
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Hiya’s Story: “I Believe You”
“I believe you.” These three words are the foundation of Hiya’s work. Hiya is a Victim Support Worker at Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV). Her clients are child and youth survivors of violence. For these young people, Hiya provides…
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The Power of Play
A common experience trauma survivors articulate is that choice was taken from them; they didn’t get to choose what happened. This is as true for child survivors as it is for adults. And it’s why, at Family Services of Greater…
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Room to Learn about Yourself: Stories from the Directions Pre-Employment and Life Skills Program
Jennie from the Pre-Employment and Life Skills Program at Directions Youth Services (of FSGV) shares stories about what her program does and what the impact is for youth who attend her workshops.
ADVOCACY
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FSGV’s Submission to the 2026 Federal Pre-Budget Consultation
In September, FSGV made a submission to the Government of Canada’s pre-budget consultations, highlighting the growing need for financial empowerment supports among British Columbians.
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FSGV Input on the 2027-2031 VPD Strategic Plan
FSGV has worked in partnership with the VPD for close to 40 years, primarily through our Victim Support Services. Throughout that time, we have advocated for the needs of our clients, working toward a more trauma-informed approach to providing support…
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FSGV 2026 Recommendations to the Standing Finance Committee
At the beginning of June in 2026, leadership from Family Services of Greater Vancouver spoke to the Standing Finance Committee of BC to give recommendations for investments to support British Columbians.
NEWS & UPDATES
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FSGV’s Submission to the 2026 Federal Pre-Budget Consultation
In September, FSGV made a submission to the Government of Canada’s pre-budget consultations, highlighting the growing need for financial empowerment supports among British Columbians.
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Change We Can See
In this year’s annual report, we highlighted programs from our three core pillars of support: youth, families, and survivors. There is a common thread woven throughout these stories—the role the client plays in creating change.
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FSGV Input on the 2027-2031 VPD Strategic Plan
FSGV has worked in partnership with the VPD for close to 40 years, primarily through our Victim Support Services. Throughout that time, we have advocated for the needs of our clients, working toward a more trauma-informed approach to providing support…
