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Supporting Youth and Seniors Programs on Giving Tuesday
December 3, 2019
DIVERSEcity receives donation from New Horizons Village Society to build on programs for youth and seniors, including intergenerational… Read more
New funding will allow DIVERSEcity to help more people with its free, first-language mental health services
November 4, 2019
Meeting the demand for mental health and counselling services is an ongoing challenge with about 17 per cent… Read more
DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair
October 16, 2019
Helping newcomers and all emerging entrepreneurs plan, launch and grow their business Despite the rising number of immigrants… Read more
Start it Right! youth employment program launches
September 6, 2019
A new kind of youth employment program kickstarts careers for youth falling through the gaps International students and… Read more
Government of Canada supports survivors of gender-based violence in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland
August 27, 2019
Ending gender-based violence is crucial in order to give everyone the same opportunities to join and grow Canada’s… Read more
Families from our Early Years programs went on a wonderful field trip to the Museum of Surrey to learn all about #Indigenous culture, art and history in #canada! ![]()
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Thank you to PICS Society and City of Surrey for organizing this great event. ![]()
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Learn more about our programs for children and families: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/programs-for-children-and-families/![]()
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#EveryoneBelongsHere #surreybc #fieldtrip #newcomers
Children who grow up witnessing abuse in the home face their own trauma. The impact can be just as harmful and long-lasting.![]()
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Studies show that kids who witness violence face increased risk of psychiatric disorders, suicide and becoming a victim or abuser themselves.![]()
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DIVERSEcity’s PEACE program supports children and youth who have witnessed or experienced violence. PEACE stands for Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment. ![]()
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Our counsellors support children and youth to feel safe, respected, valued and heard and to reduce their isolation. Our goal is to let them know they are not alone.![]()
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Learn more about the PEACE program, available to those between the ages of three and 18 who reside in #SurreyBC and #Delta, here:![]()
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#Day14 #16Days #16DaysofAction #GBV #EveryoneBelongsHere #SurreyBC #DIVERSEcity #EndGenderBasedViolence Public Safety & Solicitor General-Ministry of, Surrey Mike Farnworth for Port Coquitlam
Help make bikes available to 75 people who need them the most! ![]()
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Our Community Bikes, who helped provide bicycles to our RISE program children last year, is launching their Winter Fundraiser Campaign with a goal of raising $30,000 for Pedals for the People.![]()
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Reaching this goal will help 75 people have access to transportation and empower them to move beyond their current situation. ![]()
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Together, we can make sure people have a bike to get where they need to. ![]()
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Donate now: mailchi.mp/8c440c95b711/help-us-eliminate-the-waitlist-6213194 ![]()
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#EveryoneBelongsHere #donate #fundraiser #community #bikes #nonprofit #surreybc #vancouver
🚲 This Giving Tuesday help us get bikes to those who need them most! 🚲
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Research shows that social and economic mobility are closely linked to personal access to transportation. By providing access to bikes, people have the mobility often required to connect with the comm...
You may be eligible for certain government benefits as a newcomer! ![]()
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Join the Canada Revenue Agency for an informative workshop on the Canada child benefit, the goods and services/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit and other provincial or territorial benefits and credits you may qualify for. Arabic language interpretation, free refreshments and bus tickets will be available. ![]()
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The workshop will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, 11 am – 1 pm, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. Naturalized citizens, refugee claimants, international students and temporary work permit holders are eligible. ![]()
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To register, call 604-307-6493, email isafi@dcrs.ca or fill in the form here. ow.ly/BJJm50Qfiwy
Gender-based violence is not exclusive to women.![]()
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2SLGBTQI+ individuals may even experience it at higher rates. Transgender and gender-diverse people in Canada were significantly more likely to having been physically or sexually assaulted at least once since age 15. Statistics show they are also more likely to experience to experience online harassment and unwanted sexual behaviours in public places.![]()
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2SLGBTQI+ individuals who have an intersection of characteristics such as being a newcomer or BIPOC, are even more vulnerable to violence.![]()
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DIVERSEcity’s LGBTQ+ services for newcomers, including one-on-one services and case management, are a good starting point for you if you’re looking for information and support. We provide holistic services and connect you with resources and counselling to help you overcome challenges and build the life you want to live.![]()
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Learn about our individual support services, funded by Canadian Immigration and Citizenship (IRCC) here: www.dcrs.ca/lgbtq-newcomer-services/ ![]()
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#Day13 #16Days #16DaysofAction #GBV #EveryoneBelongsHere #SurreyBC #DIVERSEcity #EndGenderBasedViolence #ImmigrationMatters