FUTFS Newsletter 45 (December 2024)

For You Telecare Family Service (FUTFS) assists individuals and families from all walks of life to overcome cultural, emotional, and psychological barriers through a wide range of counselling and educational services and programs. In collaboration with other social service organizations, we raise awareness of social issues and support clients in the community through the progression of a healthy lifestyle and gradual integration into Canadian society.The projects we provide at FUTFS are for anyone who is willing or interested in participating. Anyone can easily register through our website (www.futfs.org).

Programs & Services in December 2024

1. Shine & Connect Charity Gala 2024

"Shine & Connect" is a fundraising charity event organized by Pacemaker Career Consulting and CANKO for the non-profit organization, For You Telecare Family Service (FUTFS). With a semi-formal winter wonderland theme, the event offers a special evening where members of the Korean community can come together to celebrate growth and create new connections. For more details, please refer to the webpage by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Any other inquiries can be directed to our organization's email or by phone.



2. Youth Mentoring Program

We have the privilege of forming relationships with mentors who inspire us and help us grow, especially during tough times. This mentoring program will help young students develop leadership skills as peer mentors, guiding others to become their best selves. It’s an important opportunity to understand what it truly means to be a leader in our community.

3. Mentor-Mentee Matching Program

This allows mentors to share lessons from experiences while fostering a spirit of exploration. Mentors and mentees will engage in conversations and exchange diverse perspectives. Through storytelling sessions, participants can connect with each other. The program includes activities that promote teamwork and creativity.

4. Volunteer Recognition Day

We invite all the volunteers and members who have shown support and dedication throughout the year. Join us for an event to reflect on the past year and express our gratitude. Enjoy a meal, engaging conversations, and recreational activities. We look forward to sharing this meaningful time with everyone.



5. Family Growth (Family Counseling)

For the mental health and happiness of your precious family, if you wish to have preventive family counseling through a gentle conversation with experts, please apply. We are here for you. Applications are accepted at all times, so if you are interested, please pre-register through our website or via the QR code, and we will contact you.

6. English Cafe

FUTFS holds an English cafe class every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:00 to improve volunteers' upgraded English speaking skills. Participants in this class will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face at the Young Center Plus to chat and speak English. The class is led by Instructor Heather Sheildrick.

7. Counseling Service

FUTFS offers a range of counseling services for those in distress, career, or in need of emotional support. We provide counselling services as all possible ways as possible such as Zoom, email, phone for any regions in Canada, and additionally provide in-person counselling for Toronto only such as telephone counseling, individual counseling, family counseling, outreach and more.



Wrapping Up the Year: A Winter of Sharing Hope and Love

At For You Telecare Family Service, we are reminded—just as the changing seasons bring winter—to prepare for the cold and protect ourselves. Personally, this is a time to reflect on the past year, wrap it up, and look forward to a new year full of hope and possibilities.

How have I lived in 2024? Have I truly loved others? Have I learned to love better, or have I just repeated the same routines without change? Like each person’s life journey, the answers to these questions will be different for everyone.

I take a moment to reflect on myself with busy life. It is now time to wrap up 2024 with meaning and prepare for 2025 with fresh aspirations. Although this year may not have been perfect, the sense of having achieved something warms my heart, even on the coldest winter days.

As the year ends, the sound of Christmas carols and thoughts of joyful moments with family fill my heart with anticipation. Yet, there are still those facing the harshness and isolation of winter. For those who are marginalized, FUTFS continues to offer counseling, education, and outreach services, driven by the need for our care and compassion.

Let us not turn away, thinking it’s not our story, but instead extend our hearts and hands to those in need. I hope you end this year with warmth and joy, surrounded by loved ones, and welcome the New Year with hope. May 2025 bring fulfillment, happiness, and meaning to all.

Suyeon Jin (FUTFS Executive Director)