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Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 12 – 18, 2020)
April 14, 2020
Domestic violence in isolation: A message from Neelam Sahota, CEO, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society While social distancing by… Read more
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
On the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and other Coast Salish Peoples, DIVERSEcity is pleased to announce the launch of the Delta Local Immigration Partnership (LIP).![]()
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Delta is growing and changing, becoming a more diverse community with the majority of population growth coming from immigration. The community’s social and economic needs are also evolving. The Delta LIP will serve as a place for community-serving organizations, immigrant settlement agencies, municipal organizations and local businesses to connect and collaborate at one table to advance priorities for a thriving community.![]()
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“Delta is a dynamic, growing city with stunning natural beauty, a diversified business scene and a family-focused community,” says Neelam Sahota, CEO, DIVERSEcity and co-chair of Delta LIP. “A dedicated LIP is an important way to advance equity and improve the social wellbeing for newcomers and all Delta residents.”![]()
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Interested in getting involved or learning more? Email deltalip@dcrs.ca or read more: ![]()
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#Delta #ForPeopleForCommunities #ImmigrationMatters #DIVERSEcity City of Delta - Local Government
DIVERSEcity launches Delta Local Immigration Partnership - DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
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DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society launches Delta Local Immigration Partnership launches to promote inclusion for City of Delta.
Our seniors’ social meal volunteers make waves in our Community Kitchen! Every meal prepared and served creates kindness that goes far beyond the table. ![]()
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Our volunteers not only nourish our seniors but also foster connections. Each meal becomes a symbol of generosity, inspiring others to give back and strengthening the bonds between generations and communities. ![]()
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Learn more about our volunteer program here: www.dcrs.ca/volunteer/ ![]()
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#SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities #volunteer #NationalVolunteerWeek #community #kitchen #food
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/