Centering Survivors: Family Services of Greater Vancouver Recognizes Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
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Centering Survivors: Family Services of Greater Vancouver Recognizes Victims and Survivors of Crime Week

Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is recognizing Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 10-16, 2026) by spotlighting its free Victim Support Services and Trauma Counselling programs. For more than 40 years, FSGV has walked alongside survivors, offering care, guidance, and a safe path forward. Year-round, FSGV is with survivors, every step of the way.

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Family Services of Greater Vancouver Launches Caring Neighbours Campaign this Holiday Season
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Family Services of Greater Vancouver Launches Caring Neighbours Campaign this Holiday Season

As the festive season approaches, the spirit of giving is in the air – yet the holidays can be a particularly difficult time for those facing challenges. Whether it’s a family worried about making ends meet, a survivor seeking support, or a youth without a safe place to sleep, many individuals and families are doing their best to get by without the resources they need. That’s why Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is calling on everyone in the community to show compassion and become a Caring Neighbour.

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Financial Literacy Month – November 2025: Family Services of Greater Vancouver Offers the Community Free Financial Help Services
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Financial Literacy Month – November 2025: Family Services of Greater Vancouver Offers the Community Free Financial Help Services

November marks the 15th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month (FLM) in Canada – a nationwide campaign led by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada to support financial wellbeing across the country. This year’s theme, “Talk Money,” encourages people in Canada to break the silence around their finances and have open, empowering conversations about money.

Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is proud to support this mission through its Financial Empowerment Program, which offers free one-on-one coaching, tax clinics, and workshops. These services help individuals and families across the Lower Mainland build financial skills, access government benefits, and feel more confident navigating their financial future – all delivered through a trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach.

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Family Services of Greater Vancouver - Supporting All of Who You Are
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Family Services of Greater Vancouver - Supporting All of Who You Are

Vancouver Pride is here and Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is proud to continue its year-round commitment to supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across the Lower Mainland. This Pride, the organization is shining a light on three key programs where inclusive, 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming care is especially vital: Directions Youth Services, Trauma Counselling, and Victim Services. These programs work with individuals in both immediate and long-term crisis, offering dignity, autonomy, and care tailored to each person’s lived experience.

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