Refugees

During the 1990s, Family Places across Vancouver saw an increase in the number of refugee families in the community. Jean Woodcock and Mary Johnston, past...
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Caregiving in the 1990’s

In the 1990s, the staff at West Side Family Place noticed an increase in the number of caregivers coming to the house. As an important...
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Vancouver Rain

We had to mention the rain! It's an inevitable part of the parenting journey in this city. West Side Family Place provides a warm, dry...
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Father’s Day Tribute

With Father's Day approaching, we're pleased to share interviews with a handful of dads who have been part of our journey at West Side Family Place....
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The House Purchase

West Side Family Place made big moves in 1990 when it successfully bought a cozy house for its new location. The WSFP team was concerned...
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Introduction to the 90’s

Our 50th-anniversary story now enters the 1990s - a decade that is very much on trend at the moment! It was a time of great...
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Formation of Family Resource Programs of BC

After West Side Family Place was created in 1973, many Family Place programs emerged across the Lower Mainland during the 1970s and 1980s. Many of...
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Gaming Grant

Imagine having to work in a smoky casino for your local charity!  For more than 40 years, Community Gaming Grants have provided significant stable funding...
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The Introduction of Caregivers

In the beginning, West Side Family Place was created to support mothers and young children, but it wasn't long before the team realized that caregivers,...
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Benefits of Volunteerism

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers over the past 50 years! West Side Family Place would not be what it is today without you....
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