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People of DIVERSEcity: Kimmy
December 10, 2021
At DIVERSEcity, we often share the incredible stories of the newcomers and diverse community members who we support… Read more
People of DIVERSEcity: Nazia Kakar
December 2, 2021
At DIVERSEcity, we often share the incredible stories of the newcomers and diverse community members who we support… Read more
Free employment program for men facing barriers in finding work
December 1, 2021
Is your past holding you back from finding a job? Have you faced addiction issues, a criminal record,… Read more
Infinity Womenpreneurs creates collective success for women makers
November 29, 2021
Infinity Womenpreneurs is an online collective business platform and marketplace for graduates of DIVERSEcity’s CWB Business Incubator for… Read more
DIVERSEcity extends support to those affected by food insecurity due to flooding
November 23, 2021
DIVERSEcity donates funds to support Abbotsford-based Archway Community Services’ food bank Like everyone in the province, we at… Read more
Are you a parent or youth worried about youth violence in Surrey? Are you looking for confidential support that respects your cultural identity? ![]()
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Your solution is here! Our Surrey Anti-Gang Family Empowerment (S.A.F.E.) workshops deliver free, culturally safe counselling to youth, children and families facing the threat of gang involvement. ![]()
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Benefit from personalized, one-on-one clinical assistance, engaging group therapy sessions and informative workshops shedding light on gang violence. ![]()
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This specialized initiative is designed to support vulnerable children, adolescents and their families who are at risk of being drawn into gang-related activities. ![]()
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Let's unite to cultivate confidence, self-worth and strong community bonds. ![]()
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For more information email intake@dcrs.ca, call 04-547-1202 or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/gender-based-violence-services#forpeopleforcommunitiesi#surreybcr#DeltaDe#victimsandsurvivorsofcrimeweek2024k#victimsandsurvivorsi#jagcanadaanada
There is a growing number of refugee claimants and asylum seekers coming to BC who need support to settle into their new communities, practise their English, and find work and housing.![]()
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DIVERSEcity is honoured to be the lead contract holder for the new Safe Haven program in Surrey and Delta, delivering these much-needed services, in collaboration with several partner organizations. ![]()
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“It’s critical that we address the compelling needs of these newcomers in our communities. With higher rates of vulnerability and complex needs, we want to create a safe and supportive space for them to gain the information and resources they need to start a promising life in BC. The new Safe Haven program is an innovative, holistic delivery model that addresses everything from their settlement, language learning, housing and employment needs to their mental wellbeing,” says Meheret Bisrat, Director, Settlement & Community Development, DIVERSEcity. ![]()
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Learn more about this innovative program here: www.dcrs.ca/creating-a-safe-haven-for-refugee-claimants-and-other-vulnerable-newcomers/ ![]()
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DIVERSEcity-led Safe Haven program offers multilingual, wraparound services supporting refugee claimants in Surrey and Delta.
We were honoured to have hosted the celebration! Congratulations to the 40 new Canadian citizens!
During this week DIVERSEcity will be sharing various Gender Based Violence (GVB) services and resources we have and one of those is our Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment (P.E.A.C.E.) Program for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence. The P.E.A.C.E Program offers caring, psycho-educational support for children and teens, ages three to 18, who've been exposed to or endured violence in their homes. ![]()
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For more information email intake@dcrs.ca, call 604-547-1202 or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/gender-based-violence-service#forpeopleforcommunitiesi#surreybcr#DeltaD#victimsandsurvivorsofcrimeweek2024k#victimsandsurvivorsi#jagcanadaanada
Last chance to register for tomorrow's event!![]()
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DIVERSEcity's Roots of Safety Training explores a culturally safe and respectful approach to safety planning with immigrants and refugees from a trauma-informed lens. ![]()
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This training is a powerful tool for service providers in their empowerment planning with immigrant populations including women, LGBTQ+, youth, adults and seniors. ![]()
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Held during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, this one-day training workshop (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) will be available May 14. ![]()
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Registration is $25 and will include breakfast and lunch. ![]()
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For more information and to register, please visit: ow.ly/pWw#VictimsandSurvivorsofCrimeWeekfNewToBCeBC Society of Transition HousesiUmoja Operation Compassion Society of British ColumbiahNepali Canadian Women's Society of British ColumbiarMothers Matter CentresNisa FoundationNisa Foundation