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SEPTEMBER 2023 BCBUSINESS.CA 55 BCBUSINESS PROVIDES QUALITY, NEED-TO-KNOW BUSINESS CONTENT, REACHING BUSY PROFESSIONALS WHEN AND HOW THEY NEED IT. BCBusiness.ca @bcbusiness @BCBusiness @BCBusiness eNewsletter Magazine Events BCB_SocialMedia_2023_1/6.indd 1 BCB_SocialMedia_2023_1/6.indd 1 2023-08-14 2023-08-14 Supported by Pacific Economic Development Canada L E A R N M O R E A T W E - B C . C A / L E N D I N G Business Loans up to $150k for Women Entrepreneurs Bundled with free advisory services, training and mentorship! "As the community's needs evolve, the Founda- tion can help build in the flexibility to ensure that your overall charitable objectives are realized even when the landscape changes," Flom says. FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER VANCOUVER Family Services of Greater Vancouver relies on legacy donations because they represent a promise to care for future generations. "Many of the children, youth and families who depend on Family Services and our specialized counselling and social work programs are dealing with the impacts of intergenerational trauma," says Amanda Sayfy, VP, Development & Communications at Family Services of Greater Vancouver. "Our programs help break intergenerational cycles, empowering our clients to move forward with safety, confidence and choice." Since Family Services' founding in 1928, the needs of families have evolved. Today, the cost of living, housing crisis and mental health and addictions are just a few of the challenges that marginalized individuals and families face; if they are not addressed, their impacts will be felt for generations to come. "A legacy gift made today will ensure that Family Services can continue to be there for the neighbours who need us with specialized, client-centred and trauma-informed care, well into the future," Sayfy says. "Legacy donors have a chance to create brighter tomorrows for children, youth and families in need." In its long history of community impact, Family Services has always depended on the support of the philanthropic community. Sayfy says individuals considering a legacy gift should look to an organization they can trust and that has the staying power to make a difference for generations to come. "While the role it plays and the challenges it addresses will continue to evolve, the non-profit SPECIAL FEATURE