DIVERSEcity’s Community Kitchen coordinator Leo Ramirez shares how the program helps newcomers and low-income residents overcome food insecurity… Read more
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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
Entrepreneur success story Janaka Rathnayaka
October 16, 2019
Looking back at this time last year, Janaka Rathnayaka is proud of what he’s achieved since then –… Read more
Baltej Singh Dhillon speaks about moving beyond tolerance at DIVERSEcity AGM
October 9, 2019
At DIVERSEcity’s Annual General Meeting on September 25, 2019, we were honoured to have Baltej Singh Dhillon speak… Read more
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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#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.
We’re at the Social Value Tradeshow in #Vancouver today, hosted by Destination Vancouver in partnership with Buy Social Canada and Indigenous Tourism BC. Dean Lin, head of DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre, one of our three social enterprises at DIVERSEcity, is there to connect with and share learnings with other socially responsible suppliers making an impact in the community for both people and the economy. ![]()
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Learn more about DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/![]()
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Today is Earth Day and this year's theme is Our Power, Our Planet. Did you know Canada is one of the top per-capita energy consumers in the world?![]()
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By becoming more energy efficient, you pollute less and save money on your![]()
energy bills. Go here to read some easy tips for saving energy on Earth Day from DIVERSEcity’s Green Guide for Newcomers: ![]()
www.dcrs.ca/easy-tips-for-saving-energy-on-earth-day/![]()
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#EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #ForPeopleForCommunities #DIVERSEcity
Easy tips for saving energy on Earth Day - DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
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Follow these tips for saving energy on Earth Day from DIVERSEcity's Green Guide for Newcomers. Earth Day 2025 theme is Our Power, Our Planet.
The federal elections are around the corner! Join Taseem Kaur, Regional Civic Educator from Elections Canada to learn all about the Canadian elections and get ready to vote! ![]()
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Taseem will go over the voting process, who can vote, different ways to vote, how to register, voting in referenda and more!![]()
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Plus, participants will get to practice voting with a fun voter simulation activity. ![]()
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Open to permanent residents and naturalized citizens.![]()
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This session takes place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10 am, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. ![]()
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To register, please call 604-307-4071 or email avijh@dcrs.ca.