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VLMFSS aims to help as many people as we can, no matter what language they speak or where they come from

Here is our reach from April 2019 to March 2022 alone:

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Reaching our clients in their preferred language

Thanks to the many languages our staff speaks as a whole, we can reach our clients in the language they feel most comfortable in communicating.

Reaching our clients across Metro Vancouver

VLMFSS knows no boundaries in Metro Vancouver. We have served refugee and racialized immigrant women and children in the following geographical areas:

For International Women’s day, VLMFSS supports International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, stepping forward to help #AccelerateAction through creating an empowering environment that creates lasting change.

We provide free, confidential, culturally responsive, and women-centred services

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Free

You can contact us by phone, text or email. All our programs and services are of no cost to you.

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Multilingual

You can speak to us in over 24 languages, including English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic, Persian, Dari, Pashto, Telegu, Gujarati, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish and many more.

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Women-centred

We provide a safe and supportive environment that prioritizes women's unique experiences and challenges.

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Confidential

We understand it can be hard to talk about family violence. What you tell us will be kept private.

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Culturally responsive

We value cultural diversity and provide tailored support that respects your unique needs, beliefs and perspectives.

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Your donation provides crucial support to those in need

Your contribution can help break the cycle of violence and offer hope to those in need. Even a small donation can make a big difference in the fight against family violence.

We thank and wish to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude to all our donors who have made a significant difference in the lives of the women and children we are serve. Their names could be anonymous, but the impact of their generosity is visible on the faces and smiles of the women and their children who have benefitted the most from their kindness.

Their steadfast support and dedication were highly instrumental in building a brighter future and in restoring hope among immigrants, refugees, and visible minority women-survivors of family violence.   

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Shashi Assanand Bursary 2025

2025 Shashi Assanand Bursary Recipients

We are proud to announce the three outstanding recipients of the 2025 Shashi Assanand Bursary, awarded to graduating students who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social justice and community advocacy.

Please join us in congratulating:

1. Tiffany Y. – Dr. Charles Best Secondary School, Coquitlam
2. Aysan N. A. – Riverside Secondary School, Port Coquitlam
3. Jasmine R. – St. Thomas More Collegiate, Burnaby

These remarkable young leaders have each shown a deep passion for building more equitable and inclusive communities. Their dedication to uplifting others and driving change embodies the spirit and legacy of Shashi Assanand.

We celebrate their achievements and look forward to seeing the impact they will continue to make.

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