DIVERSEcity receives donation from New Horizons Village Society to build on programs for youth and seniors, including intergenerational… Read more
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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
New funding will allow DIVERSEcity to help more people with its free, first-language mental health services
November 4, 2019
Meeting the demand for mental health and counselling services is an ongoing challenge with about 17 per cent… 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
DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair
October 16, 2019
Helping newcomers and all emerging entrepreneurs plan, launch and grow their business Despite the rising number of immigrants… 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
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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#Buysocial #socialenterprise #ForPeopleForCommunities #sociallyresponsible
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.
We’re still thinking about our amazing DIVERSEcity x Minerva Women’s Leadership Forum for International Women’s Day, and we’re excited to announce we’ve already booked for next year. Save the date for March 4, 2026! ![]()
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To thank all our attendees, speakers, exhibitors, corporate delegations and sponsors, we have captured the energy and insights from the event in a special publication — filled with takeaways that we can all apply in their lives, workplaces and communities. ![]()
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Now available to download: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/organizational-impact/international-womens-day/ ![]()
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#IWD #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #Women #WomensLeadership #Leadership #publication #ForPeopleForCommunities #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC