EWM4Y

08/18/2026

VLMFSS is seeking participants for the Enhancing Wellness – M4Y initiative to help design a new public safety app.

Who We Need:
Immigrant Women (Age 26+)
Youth (Ages 19–25, any gender)
Requirement: Filipino individuals who experienced violence/abuse in Canada during COVID-19 (2020–2022)

Benefits:
$100 Gift Card for your time
Childcare & Transportation provided if needed
Time is running out—groups wrap up this August! Share your story to help build stronger support services. Help us, help others!

Filipino BC

08/14/2026

VLMFSS is seeking participants for the Enhancing Wellness – M4Y initiative to help design a new public safety app.

Who We Need:
Immigrant Women (Age 26+)
Youth (Ages 19–25, any gender)
Requirement: South Asian individuals who experienced violence/abuse in Canada during COVID-19 (2020–2022)

Benefits:
$100 Gift Card for your time
Childcare & Transportation provided if needed
Time is running out—groups wrap up this August! Share your story to help build stronger support services. Help us, help others!

-Canadian

08/11/2026

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the wildfires across the Okanagan.

To the families who have been evacuated and everyone facing uncertainty — you are in our thoughts. ❤️

A huge thank-you to the firefighters, emergency crews, volunteers, first responders, and communities coming together to protect people and support those who have been displaced.

During times of emergency, having direct access to verified local information and relief resources is vital.
We’ve shared essential links, emergency contact information, evacuation resources, and local support services to help communities stay informed, connected, and safe during this difficult time.

Please stay safe, follow evacuation orders and alerts, and rely on official sources for the latest information.

Sending strength to the entire Okanagan community. 🙏

08/11/2026

VLMFSS is seeking participants for the Enhancing Wellness – M4Y initiative to help design a new public safety app.

Who We Need:
Immigrant Women (Age 26+)
Youth (Ages 19–25, any gender)
Requirement: Eastern European individuals who experienced violence/abuse in Canada during COVID-19 (2020–2022)

Benefits:
$100 Gift Card for your time
Childcare & Transportation provided if needed
Time is running out—groups wrap up this August! Share your story to help build stronger support services. Help us, help others!

08/11/2026

VLMFSS is seeking participants for the Enhancing Wellness – M4Y initiative to help design a new public safety app.

Who We Need:

Immigrant Women (Age 26+)

Youth (Ages 19–25, any gender)

Requirement: Hispanic individuals who experienced violence/abuse in Canada during COVID-19 (2020–2022)

Benefits:

$100 Gift Card for your time

Childcare & Transportation provided if needed

Time is running out—groups wrap up this August! Share your story to help build stronger support services. Help us, help others!

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08/11/2026

VLMFSS is seeking participants for the Enhancing Wellness – M4Y initiative to help design a new public safety app.

Who We Need:

Immigrant Women (Age 26+)

Youth (Ages 19–25, any gender)

Requirement: Persian/Afghan individuals who experienced violence/abuse in Canada during COVID-19 (2020–2022)

Benefits:

$100 Gift Card for your time

Childcare & Transportation provided if needed

Time is running out—groups wrap up this August! Share your story to help build stronger support services. Help us, help others!

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08/11/2026

VLMFSS is seeking participants for the Enhancing Wellness – M4Y initiative to help design a new public safety app.

Who We Need:

Immigrant Women (Age 26+)

Youth (Ages 19–25, any gender)

Requirement: Chinese-speaking individuals who experienced violence/abuse in Canada during COVID-19 (2020–2022)

Benefits:

$100 Gift Card for your time

Childcare & Transportation provided if needed

Time is running out—groups wrap up this August! Share your story to help build stronger support services. Help us, help others!

07/02/2026

Thank you for sharing. :)

📢 Oportunidad para participar en un estudio de investigación y contribuir a fortalecer el bienestar de nuestra comunidad.

Queremos compartir una invitación que puede ser de interés para integrantes de nuestra comunidad hispana.

Un equipo de investigación de EWM4Y está buscando participantes para un proyecto de investigación de 5 años, financiado por el Gobierno de Canadá, cuyo objetivo es desarrollar una aplicación gratuita que ayude a mejorar el apoyo y la seguridad de mujeres y jóvenes inmigrantes que han vivido situaciones de violencia o abuso.

Actualmente están buscando:
• Mujeres hispanas de 26 años o más.
• Jóvenes hispanos de cualquier identidad de género, de 19 a 25 años.

Las personas participantes deben vivir en Vancouver Island y haber experimentado violencia o abuso antes o durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

Las personas que participen recibirán:
✔️Una tarjeta de regalo de $100 CAD.
✔️ Reembolso de gastos de transporte (hasta $25).
✔️ Apoyo para gastos de cuidado infantil (generalmente hasta $50 para una sesión de dos horas).
✔️ La oportunidad de contribuir a la creación de herramientas que puedan ayudar a otras familias inmigrantes en el futuro.

Si tú o alguien que conoces cumple con los requisitos y desea participar, consulta el póster adjunto para obtener más información y los datos de contacto.

Agradecemos mucho que compartas esta oportunidad con quien pudiera beneficiarse.

Registro aquí: https://ewm4y.ca/focus-group-registration/

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day.

Today, we celebrate the values that unite us—diversity, respect, resilience, and opportunity. May this day inspire pride in our shared heritage and hope for a future built on compassion, inclusion, and progress.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and memorable Canada Day as we come together to honour this remarkable nation.

Happy Canada Day! 🍁

06/17/2026

At the Vancouver Lower Mainland Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS), we believe that community wellness starts with listening. 💜

We are currently hosting focus groups for our Enhancing Wellness M4Y Research Study, and we want to hear from you! Your unique voice, experiences, and insights can help us shape better support systems for everyone.

The poster above shows details, eligibility, and how you can participate.

As a thank you for your time and willingness to help us support others, participants will receive a $100 gift card following the session.

Let’s work together to build a healthier, more connected community.

📞 Confidential Number: 604-716-6006 📧 Email: [email protected]