DIVERSEcity’s Immigrant Entrepreneur Program was recently honoured with the CANIE British Columbia Region Winner for the Enterprise Support Award… Read more
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Statement on anti-Black racism from DIVERSEcity’s leadership team
June 3, 2020
“It’s not enough to just condemn racism. We must all act and be actively anti-racist.” As a champion… Read more
DIVERSEcity to receive donation for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19
April 24, 2020
Good Food Access Fund Grant helps DIVERSEcity provide food directly to vulnerable families in Surrey, BC DIVERSEcity Community… Read more
DIVERSEcity’s Immigrant Entrepreneur Program wins CANIE Award
April 21, 2020
Self-employment program wins award from the Innovators and Entrepreneurs Foundation Taiwan-born Florence Kao came to Canada in 2007… Read more
Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 12 – 18, 2020)
April 14, 2020
Domestic violence in isolation: A message from Neelam Sahota, CEO, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society While social distancing by… Read more
Immigrant women’s sewing collective making masks for those in need
April 7, 2020
Surrey-based DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is donating $1,000 to the Intercultural Women’s Maker Society’s Cloth Facemask Initiative A… Read more
First Aid training is important and a valuable tool for everyone — at home and in the workplace. ![]()
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We recently held a session of First Aid training for women in our H.E.A.L. for Work program. ![]()
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Through the H.E.A.L. (Hope. Empowerment. Adaptability. Learning.) for Work program, we support women who have experienced trauma by helping them build confidence, grain practical skills and take meaningful steps toward employment. ![]()
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The training isn’t just about safety — it’s about empowerment, independence and healing through opportunity. ![]()
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Learn more about H.E.A.L. here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/employment-programs/h-e-a-l-for-work-program/![]()
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#ForPeople#ForCommunities #HEALforWork #WomensEmpowerment #WorkplaceReadiness #FirstAidTraining #SkillsforSuccess #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta
Are you a newcomer to BC starting a new job? Learn how to stay safe at work and your rights and responsibilities in the workplace at this online workshop! You'll learn about:![]()
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➡️ Workplace safety rules![]()
➡️ What to do if you’re injured![]()
➡️ Trade unions and their purpose![]()
➡️ Employment Insurance (EI) and Canadian Pension Plan (CPP)![]()
➡️ Understanding your paystubs, deductions, vacation and other benefits![]()
➡️ And more!![]()
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Open to open and closed work permit holders, temporary residents, international students, refugee claimants, provincial nominees and naturalized citizens.![]()
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To register, please email mwindey@dcrs.ca or fill out the form here: forms.office.com/r/ChhrN8J3nD![]()
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#SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities #work #workplace #worksafety #safety #workshop #free #onlineworkshop #rights
Behind every strong community are the seniors who helped build it. ![]()
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DIVERSEcity recognizes the many ways older adults enrich our programs, support their families and welcome people in our community with open arms. We’re proud to support seniors through programs that promote connection, dignity and belonging. ![]()
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This Thursday for BC Seniors Week, we celebrated them with a festivity of storytelling, dancing and singing from both South Asian and Chinese cultures. We were enriched by the experience. ![]()
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Thank you to all our seniors from our programs and the community who attended and made it such a magical event. ![]()
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Learn more about our Seniors Services here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/services-for-seniors/![]()
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#BCSeniorsWeeks #ForPeopleForCommunities #CommunityMatters #BelongingForAll #SurreyBC #Canada
DIVERSEcity will be at Car Free Day Surrey in Newton this Saturday, June 7! Stop by 137 Street and say hi! We’ll be at booth #18.![]()
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#SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities #Newton #Surrey #CarFreeDay2025 #CarFreeDayNewton
Many of the seniors we work with are not just participants — they are caregivers, volunteers and culture-bearers. ![]()
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Their dedication inspires us to serve with the same heart and to keep building programs that honour their contributions. ![]()
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This #BCSeniorsWeek, we celebrate their care and legacy, including those from our Newcomer Family and Friend Caregiver Program. We held a caregiver wellness workshop this week to help give back some knowledge and care to the selfless, amazing caregivers we support in our program. ![]()
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Learn more about our caregiver program here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/services-for-seniors/newcomer-family-and-friend-caregiver-support-program/![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #BelongingForAll #surreybc #Delta #canada #caregivers #seniors