Domestic violence in isolation: A message from Neelam Sahota, CEO, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society While social distancing by… Read more
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Easy Easter Project: Potato Stamp Easter Egg
April 10, 2020
Easter is this weekend and it will look a lot different than what we’re used to due to… Read more
Laura Mannix named one of five Immigrant Women of Inspiration for 2020
April 9, 2020
Laura Mannix, DIVERSEcity’s director, Community Development, has been chosen as one of five Immigrant Women of Inspiration from… 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
Community Gardens: Making your own sprouts at home
March 30, 2020
While growing food at home hasn’t necessarily been top of mind for most Canadians, the COVID-19 pandemic shows… Read more
Celebrity chef Vikram Vij cooks with refugee women and children at DIVERSEcity’s First Steps program
February 7, 2020
First Steps welcomes restaurateur Vikram Vij for a cooking session Celebrity chef and restaurateur Vikram Vij is a… Read more
Do you know where your food comes from? ![]()
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Migrant workers are essential in putting local food on our tables. Let’s welcome them in our community, as their hard work ensures fresh, local food reaches our supermarkets and homes all year long.![]()
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Learn more about our Collective Advocacy for Rights and Education (C.A.R.E.) for Migrant Workers program: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/community-connections/services-for-non-permanent-residents/collective-ad... ![]()
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#PlantingHope #migrantworkers #BC #ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC
Thank you to our volunteers! That's the message we have #NationalVolunteerWeekrWeek. ![]()
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Not only do they give back to the community through their volunteerism, but they also grow personally in their journey. Take Abhishek, an enthusiastic newcomer with an MBA in data analytics who has shared his talents and time with DIVERSEcity, while gaining connections and experience at the same time. ![]()
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Read his DIVERSEcity story here: www.dcrs.ca/abhisheks-story-growing-through-volunteeri#ForPeopleForCommunitiesi#Volunteern#NVW2025W#givingbackgback
Abhishek’s Story: Growing through volunteerism - DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
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A DIVERSEcity Story on an amazing volunteer for National Volunteer Week. Learn about DIVERSEcity’s Volunteer Program at dcrs.ca/volunteer.
This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we are celebrating the powerful waves of kindness, commitment and community created by our incredible volunteers. ![]()
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This winter, DIVERSEcity volunteers made waves at the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society's Gift Wrap Program at Guildford Town Centre. ![]()
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For more than four decades, we’ve counted on volunteers to support us in our efforts to help people and strengthen communities. From gift wrapping to helping people prepare their tax returns, our volunteers help make change happen every single day. ![]()
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Whether you're looking to give back, gain Canadian experience or grow your confidence, DIVERSEcity’s Volunteer Program can help match your passion and skills with meaningful opportunities. ![]()
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Learn more about our Volunteer Program here: www.dcrs.ca/volunteer/
Today, April 28, is election day. Voting is an important right and responsibility for all Canadian citizens 18 years and older. Go vote today for your local federal member of Parliament, along with the next Prime Minister of Canada. ![]()
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Bring your voter registration card and ID to the polling station listed on your registration card. ![]()
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Not yet registered? You can still go to your assigned polling station today and bring ID and proof of citizenship and address. Find your polling station by postal code here: www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=vote&document=index&lang=e ![]()
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Let’s go and vote!![]()
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#Vote #Canada #CanadaElections #CanadianElections Elections Canada
We at DIVERSEcity are heartbroken about yesterday’s tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Block Party in Vancouver, a celebration of the Philippines community. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted and the entire Philippines community. ![]()
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Need help or information? A 24-hour assistance centre has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue or call 604-717-3321.