DIVERSEcity CEO Neelam Sahota completes ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society would like to congratulate our… Read more
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Creating a safe haven for refugee claimants and other vulnerable newcomers
May 14, 2024
DIVERSEcity is named lead contract holder for new provincial BC Safe Haven funding There is a growing number… Read more
Four local Black leaders recognized at inaugural Black Brilliance Awards
February 2, 2024
The Black Brilliance Awards were held at Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence on February 1 Kicking off… Read more
Kicking off Black History Month with Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence
January 15, 2024
DIVERSEcity’s second annual Black in BC event is set to take place on February 1, 2024, in Metro… Read more
October 10 proclaimed as “Day of Inclusion”
October 10, 2023
In recognition and celebration of the 45th anniversary of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, the City of Surrey has… Read more
Plan, Launch, Grow: Unleash your potential at DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair
October 4, 2023
Join us for the seventh annual DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair on October 18, 2023, in Surrey,… Read more
Do you lead an emerging non-profit organization? Looking to build your capacity, funding and impact? DIVERSEcity’s BUILD BC-Yukon program is here to support your organizational growth and strengthen your service delivery capacity through: ![]()
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✅ An opportunity to become a funding recipient via DIVERSEcity ![]()
✅ Networking with non-profits, regional partners and AMSSA BC![]()
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Open to BIPOC-led non-profit grassroots organizations in BC and Yukon providing services to newcomers, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, seniors, youth, women and people with diverse abilities. ![]()
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Register for BUILD BC-Yukon here: forms.office.com/r/zEG5KzNP17 ![]()
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Learn more by contacting Sumaiyyah Adam, Project Manager, at 604-307-6486, email buildbcy@dcrs.ca, or visit: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/partnership-services/build/![]()
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Are you a refugee claimant or asylum seeker who needs some legal information? Learn about legal help through Legal Aid BC for issues such as representation in court, advocacy, deportation letter removal, document processing, housing assistance, divorce, family law, mental health and addiction information and more.![]()
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The workshop is delivered in English with language support in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Punjabi and Spanish on various dates at DIVERSEcity at 13455 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC.![]()
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Register here: forms.office.com/r/VFZHHeKCVh ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #safehaven #LegalAid #workshop #refugeeclaimants #surreybc #Delta Legal Aid BC
Today is Canadian Multiculturalism Day, a time to celebrate the many cultures that make up our communities. At DIVERSEcity, we’re marking the day through something that connects us all: food! From Filipino fried chicken to Indian moong dal, our lunch tables reflect the rich cultural diversity that makes Canada — and our team! ![]()
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Learn more about our services, offered in several languages, here: www.dcrs.ca/ ![]()
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Exciting news from DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre! This week, we delivered our very first Essential AI Skills for the Future of Work session at Burnaby Metrotown WorkBC Centre. A big thank you to our trainers, Mehrdad and Monzer, for leading this session!![]()
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Whether you’re drafting reports, creating presentations, researching trends or![]()
streamlining your workflows, this course will show you how to work smarter, not harder with AI. Check out our new course schedule for August to November 2025, which includes this essential AI course!![]()
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Visit: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/ ![]()
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We’re heading outdoors for a special nature field trip to the beautiful A Rocha BC Centre in Surrey! Join us for a hands-on, nature-based educational experience. ![]()
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This is a chance to slow down, breathe deep and experience the rich natural landscape that makes BC home to so many diverse communities and ecosystems. Together, we’ll learn more about the land, its rhythms and the stories it holds.![]()
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This trip will be an immersive, science-based nature experience as we get up-close and encounter living things. You will also learn about environmental issues and conservation on this outdoor outing. ![]()
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Lunch provided. Open to permanent residents, protected persons and CUAET visa holders. To register, call Alka at 604-307-4071 or email avijh@dcrs.ca. ![]()
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#DIVERSEcity #ForPeopleForCommunities #NatureFieldTrip #ExploreBC #CommunityInNature #SurreyBC #Canada A Rocha BC