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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

Neelam Sahota, CEO of DIVERSEcity, with Minister of Women and Gender Equality Maryam Monsef.

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

Youth Leadership Award was named after Sher Vancouver's January Marie Lapuz.

DIVERSEcity is the new, exclusive sponsor of the LGBTQ+ January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award

August 1, 2019

Sher Vancouver is pleased to announce that DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is now the exclusive sponsor of its… Read more

Generous donation is good for both immigrants and the environment

May 10, 2019

Two BC non-profit organizations have come together to enhance the delivery of services to newcomers with innovative technology,… Read more

We’re a finalist for the Settlement Agency Award

April 3, 2019

Vote for DIVERSEcity for the 2019 Settlement Agency Award We are thrilled to be a finalist for the… Read more

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DIVERSEcity Hosts Funding Announcement by the Ministry of Jobs, Trades and Technology

February 8, 2019

Minister Bruce Ralston was on hand at the Community Campus of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society to announce the… Read more

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom and mom figures out there. For Mother’s Day this year, let’s celebrate mothers from all walks of life in our community. Show them that their kindness and strength inspire us all. We had fun honouring Mother’s Day with some of our senior moms this week, including doing some self-care and nail art activities. From all of us at DIVERSEcity, may your day be filled with extra happiness and love! #MothersDay2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you have questions about housing in British Columbia? Join this online workshop with guest speaker Michael Jupp from @BC Housing to learn more about BC Housing, including how to subsidize housing, rental housing and housing assistance. Punjabi interpretation will be available. For more information email mmekonnen@dcrs.ca, call 604-307-4073 or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/bc-housing-workshop-%e0%a8%b5%e0%a8%b0%e0%a8%95%e0%a8%b8%e0%a8%bc%e0%a8...#forpeopleforcommunities #surreybc #Delta ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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There’s still time to register for DIVERSEcity's Roots of Safety Training! Explore a culturally safe and respectful approach to safety planning with immigrants and refugees from a trauma-informed lens.Held during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, this training is a powerful tool for service providers in their empowerment planning with immigrant populations including women, LGBTQ+, youth, adults and seniors. These one-day training workshops (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) will be available May 13 and May 14. Registration is $25 and will include breakfast and lunch. For more information and to register, please visit: ow.ly/O3nr50RpJ5m#SurreyBC #VictimsandSurvivorsofCrimeWeek, NewToBC , BC Society of Transition Houses Umoja Operation Compassion Society of British Columbia Mothers Matter Centre ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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We are excited to share a recap video from the recent Speed Networking event hosted by our BIPOC Unified Inclusive Leading Organization Development for South Fraser (B.U.I.L.D.S.) Project. Through the event, we successfully fostered collaboration, innovation, and solidarity, strengthening grassroots BIPOC organization's capacity to address sector challenges and enact positive change. Currently we are actively seeking grassroots organizations to join the B.U.I.L.D.S. Project. For more information email Sumaiyyah Adam at sadam@dcrs.ca, call 604-307-6486 or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/partnership-services/b-u-i-l-d-s-proje#forpeopleforcommunitiesi#surreybcr#DeltaD#bipocB#southfraserr#Grassrootsroots ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

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Last Sunday, our C.A.R.E. for Migrant Workers program hosted a welcome event for the migrant workers in our community. We are grateful to have partnered with Dignidad Migrante to provide a comfortable and inclusive space for everyone to relax, make connections and find support. Learn more about C.A.R.E. here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/community-connections/services-for-non-permanent-residents/collective-ad...#surreybc #migrantworkers #community ... See MoreSee Less
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