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Business incubator helps diverse entrepreneurs plan, launch and grow their ideas

December 2, 2022

DIVERSEcity and Canadian Western Bank partner to support immigrant and BIPOC entrepreneurs build businesses About one in 10… Read more

DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair was an evening of energy, inspiration & innovation

October 20, 2022

Plus, award winners were announced in DIVERSEcity’s new Business Pitch Competition It’s #SmallBusinessWeek, a time to recognize and… Read more

Winners of the DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact 2022

October 5, 2022

Announcing inspiring winners in five categories DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to announce the recipients of our… Read more

DIVERSEcity Board of Directors is elected for 2022–2023

October 3, 2022

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to announce the election of the Board of Directors at its 44th… Read more

Announcement of the Appointment of a Chief Financial Officer

September 27, 2022

Gavrielle Tran is named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of DIVERSEcity DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to announce… Read more

Announcement of the Appointment of a Chief Operating Officer

September 27, 2022

Garrison Duke is named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of DIVERSEcity DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to announce… Read more

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Yesterday was a day full of empowerment, growth and unity as more than 150 women leaders from the Lower Mainland came together at the Women’s Leadership Forum, a collaborative event hosted by DIVERSEcity and Minerva BC.We were welcomed by Qayqayt First Nation’s Stacey Ferguson who shared us a history of the land we were on, and a speech by Her Honour, The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, who spoke poignantly on the importance of not only equality, but #equity for women to advance, recognizing that women continue to hold more of the responsibility in families, too. “For there to be equality in the workplace, there must also be equality in the home,” said Her Honour.We were lucky to have a powerhouse panel of women leaders, including Cyndi McLeod, Prem Gill, Shalyma Cambridge, Diane Dou, and Efe Fruci at our DIVERSEtalks panel discussion, moderated by Neelam Sahota and Tina Strehlke.Alongside the panel, we also witnessed artist Chloe Greenberg who transformed the live discussion into a painting and connected with female-led businesses from our entrepreneur programs, as well as calligraphy artist Amun Grewall and cellist Jennifer Moersch who filled the room with beautiful music. Thank you to all the exhibitors, volunteers and participants, too!We left feeling more energized and determined than ever, but the conversations and actions don’t end here. Let’s continue to stand strong and elevate women’s voices across all spheres.Thank you to sponsors Vancity, University Canada West and Global University Systems, as well as funder Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for making this event possible.#women #womenleaders #equity #surreybc #everyonebelongshere #leadership ... See MoreSee Less
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2 days ago

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This Wednesday! Discover how you can save for your children’s education with the Canada Learning Bond and get simple tips on online banking, including:• How to navigate the online banking system • How to get a void cheque • How to send money using e-transfer Join us in-person this Wednesday, March 29 from 1–3 pm, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. To register, please call 604-307-3565, email jharrison@dcrs.ca, or visit: forms.office.com/r/BiJ65SQn62 ... See MoreSee Less
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2 days ago

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We’re SOLD OUT! If you’re still looking to attend the DIVERSEcity X Minerva Women’s Leadership Forum tomorrow, you can join us online via Zoom! Tune in at 10 am for welcoming remarks with Her Honour, the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of BC, and our DIVERSEtalks panel discussion on “Advancing Women in Leadership” with a panel of incredible local women leaders. Please email marketing@dcrs.ca for the Zoom link. Learn more about the event: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/organizational-impact/international-womens-day/ ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

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Our hearts are full as our staff from the South Fraser Refugee Readiness Team (RRT) built and dispersed 400 healthy food hampers to Ukrainian newcomers and refugees in the South Fraser Region this week, in partnership with City Dream Centre.A huge shout out to the amazing group of international students from Japan’s Regent Christian Academy and the Youth group from Village Church who joined us to assemble the hampers and support those in need.Learn more about the work of the South Fraser RRT: www.dcrs.ca/rrt/#foodsecurity #refugeesupport #newcomers ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

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Sharing our warmest wishes to all those who will be observing Ramadan this month. Ramadan Mubarak! ... See MoreSee Less
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