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DIVERSEcity’s Vandna Joshi featured in Canada Tabloid magazine

July 5, 2024

Uplifting success: Vandna Joshi’s journey from newcomer to a leader at DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society shared in Canada Tabloid… Read more

Staying safe in summer weather with DIVERSEcity’s Beat the Heat tips

July 4, 2024

DIVERSEcity’s Beat the Heat initiative shares important summer safety information with its seniors and other community members Although… Read more

Happy Pride 2024: Positive Spaces Training

June 27, 2024

Positive Spaces Training: A snapshot of the workshop put on by DIVERSEcity’s LGBTQ+ Support Workers Over the past… Read more

New Green Guide for Newcomers by DIVERSEcity

June 27, 2024

Introducing DIVERSEcity’s Green Guide for Newcomers DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to release our new Green Guide… Read more

DIVERSEcity receives recognition as a Living Wage employer

June 20, 2024

DIVERSEcity is certified by Living Wage for Families BC, operated by Vancity Community Foundation Supporting staff wellbeing is… Read more

Moses’s Story: A resilient survivor

June 19, 2024

On World Refugee Day, we share the inspiring story of Moses, who came to Canada as a refugee… Read more

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2 days ago

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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. Bring your voter registration card and ID to the polling station listed on your registration card. 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 Let’s go and vote!#Vote #Canada #CanadaElections #CanadianElections Elections Canada ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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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. 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. ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

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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. Learn more about DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/#Buysocial #socialenterprise #ForPeopleForCommunities #sociallyresponsible ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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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! Taseem will go over the voting process, who can vote, different ways to vote, how to register, voting in referenda and more!Plus, participants will get to practice voting with a fun voter simulation activity. Open to permanent residents and naturalized citizens.This session takes place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10 am, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. To register, please call 604-307-4071 or email avijh@dcrs.ca. ... See MoreSee Less
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