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5 tips for surviving Canadian winter!
January 10, 2020
Is this your first Canadian winter? Perhaps even your first snowfall? It can be a magical – albeit… Read more
Community Kitchen program helps newcomers bond over food
January 8, 2020
DIVERSEcity’s Community Kitchen coordinator Leo Ramirez shares how the program helps newcomers and low-income residents overcome food insecurity… Read more
Statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
December 6, 2019
CEO Neelam Sahota on DIVERSEcity’s empowerment programs for women facing violence “DIVERSEcity is committed to empowering women, particularly… Read more
DIVERSEcity’s Bundle Up Campaign helps refugees keep warm for winter
November 15, 2019
With cold temperatures and even snowfall expected this winter, DIVERSEcity is seeking warm clothes, food staples and more… Read more
Tips for newcomers on their first Halloween
October 30, 2019
Halloween (October 31) in Canada today is primarily about dressing up and trick-or-treating, but the tradition actually stems… 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.