Social Media Kit Now Available – Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2025

Dear community partners, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is pleased to share our Social Media Toolkit for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, taking place from May 11 to 17, 2025. This year’s theme is “The Power of Collaboration.” We invite you to use and share these ready-made posts to help raise awareness across your

National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (2024)

Join us for a special 3-day event hosted by VLMFSS to observe National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week! 🗓️ May 13th – Virtual Event📍 Online 🗓️ May 14th – Tommy Douglas Library🕒 10am – 1pm📍 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby 🗓️ May 15th – Bob Prittie Metrotown Library🕒 11am – 2pm📍 6100 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby We’ll

National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (2023)

VLMFSS proudly hosted a public event in accordance with the National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week on May 16th, 2023. We were joined by our community partners from various sectors such as immigration, legal, settlement agencies along with guest speakers from BC Housing and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

“I appreciate the work and effort put into hosting this event. Thank you for all that you do!”

– Service provider, 2023 Victims and Survivors of Crime Week event

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.

2026 Shashi Assanand Bursary Recipients

On October 23, 2018, the Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) staff and Board members gathered to honour Shashi Assanand’s retirement and announced the Shashi Assanand Bursary of $1,000 annually. This bursary will be awarded to 3 female Grade 12 graduates planning to pursue a career in the helping profession (see eligibility criteria).

This award is established to honour Shashi Assanand (1942 – 2021), the founder and pioneer Executive Director of VLMFSS from 1991 to 2018, for her years of service both in the settlement as well as the anti-violence sectors, particularly, to immigrant and refugee women and children who are survivors of various forms of violence. She is a recipient of the Order of British Columbia in 2020 and a Honorary Doctorate degree in Law from the University of British Columbia in 2021.

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Inexpensive Essentials (Everyday items that make a big difference)	Mid-Range Items (Comfort and preparedness in one kit)	Higher-Value Contributions (For sponsors or organizational donors)
Travel-size hand sanitizer	Compact first aid kit	Sturdy waterproof backpack
Band-aids & antiseptic wipes	Small fleece blanket	Compact sleeping bag
Toothbrushes & toothpaste	Reusable utensils or camping cutlery set	Solar-powered flashlight or lantern
Feminine hygiene products	Emergency poncho or rain jacket	Emergency radio (hand-crank/USB)
Disposable masks	Power bank (portable phone charger)	Multi-tool or Swiss army knife
Mini flashlight	Reusable tote bag or dry bag	Personal safety alarm or whistle
Socks	Insulated mug or thermos	Portable water filter
Small tissues packs	Hygiene kit (toothbrush, comb, soap, shampoo, deodorant, wipes)	Solar charger kit (phone and light combo)
Deodorant (travel size)	Kids’ comfort items (small toy, colouring book, crayons)	Emergency medical kit
Non-perishable snacks (granola bars, dried fruit)	Basic cellphone cable (universal charging cord)	Fire-resistant or waterproof document pouch
Reusable water bottle	Small umbrella	Emergency thermal blanket
Notebook & pen	Lightweight reusable shopping bag	High-visibility safety vest or reflective armbands

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Social Media Kit Now Available – Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2025

National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (2024)

National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (2023)

“I appreciate the work and effort put into hosting this event. Thank you for all that you do!”

Your donation provides crucial support to those in need

2026 Shashi Assanand Bursary Recipients

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