Farqaleet Ali went from DIVERSEcity’s Future Leaders youth employment program to a job with DIVERSEcity as its computer… Read more
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Community Garden tips: Regrowing vegetables from kitchen scraps
May 13, 2020
First she shared how to grow sprouts at home, now DIVERSEcity’s Community Gardens coordinator Sasikala Sridar is here… Read more
Seeing and supporting mothers during COVID-19 and beyond
May 8, 2020
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Taking care of yourself and others during Mental Health Week
May 4, 2020
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DIVERSEcity to receive donation for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19
April 24, 2020
Good Food Access Fund Grant helps DIVERSEcity provide food directly to vulnerable families in Surrey, BC DIVERSEcity Community… Read more
Volunteering for community, connection and opportunity!
April 23, 2020
It’s National Volunteer Week 2020! Here’s a volunteering success story and tips on volunteering It was 2008 when… Read more
Nominations are open for the 2025 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact — but only until Sunday, July 13, 2025! ![]()
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Do you know a changemaker creating meaningful social impact in the community? Whether it’s an inspiring youth leader, an advocate for food justice, or an organization advancing gender equity, nominate them today for this recognition. ![]()
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There are eight award categories that cover diverse areas of impact. ![]()
⭐ Youth Leadership Award ![]()
⭐ Food Justice Advocate Award ![]()
⭐ Strengthening Safety Award ![]()
⭐ Inspiring Seniors Award ![]()
⭐ Reconciliation in Action Award ![]()
⭐ Gender Equity Award ![]()
⭐ Community Changemaker Award![]()
⭐ Diverse Abilities Award ![]()
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Deadline for nominations is Sunday, July 13, 2025. Nominate them here: www.dcrs.ca/awards/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #AwardsofImpact #SurreyBC #Awards #DIVERSEcity #impact #nonprofit #community #youth #leader #genderequity #foodjustice #youthleadership #changemaker #reconciliation Surrey Schools Options Community Services M.O.S.A.I.C. ISSofBC Kwantlen Polytechnic University AMSSA BC
Happy Canada Day from all of us at DIVERSEcity! ![]()
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The beauty of Canada isn’t found in a single thread, but in the many. Each person, culture, story and journey adds to the rich tapestry we call home. ![]()
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Woven together, we can create something stronger — an inclusive society made vibrant by our differences and resilient through our shared connections. ![]()
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Today, we recognize the country’s history, respect the land, honour the First Peoples, and celebrate the diverse people and communities who are shaping Canada's future. ![]()
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#CanadaDay #DIVERSEcity #ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #delta #Canada
Our first Choose to Move group has begun! 11 older adults ages 60 to 80+ from the Chinese community met for low-impact exercises, meaningful conversations and plenty of laughter and support! ![]()
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Choose-to-Move is a free program that provides seniors with motivation and support to become more active, meet new friends and make a positive change in their daily routine! ![]()
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Learn more about our seniors programs here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/services-for-seniors/ ![]()
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#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #seniors #movement
Do you lead an emerging non-profit organization? Looking to build your capacity, funding and impact? DIVERSEcity’s BUILD BC-Yukon program is here to support your organizational growth and strengthen your service delivery capacity through: ![]()
✅ One-on-one coaching and mentorship ![]()
✅ Group training ![]()
✅ Self-paced learning activities ![]()
✅ Resources to improve governance and funding readiness ![]()
✅ An opportunity to become a funding recipient via DIVERSEcity ![]()
✅ Networking with non-profits, regional partners and AMSSA BC![]()
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Open to BIPOC-led non-profit grassroots organizations in BC and Yukon providing services to newcomers, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, seniors, youth, women and people with diverse abilities. ![]()
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Register for BUILD BC-Yukon here: forms.office.com/r/zEG5KzNP17 ![]()
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Learn more by contacting Sumaiyyah Adam, Project Manager, at 604-307-6486, email buildbcy@dcrs.ca, or visit: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/partnership-services/build/![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #LowerMainland #VancouverIsland #Okanagan #NorthernBC #Yukon #BC #Vancouver #nonprofit #BIPOC #impact #growth
Are you a refugee claimant or asylum seeker who needs some legal information? Learn about legal help through Legal Aid BC for issues such as representation in court, advocacy, deportation letter removal, document processing, housing assistance, divorce, family law, mental health and addiction information and more.![]()
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The workshop is delivered in English with language support in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Punjabi and Spanish on various dates at DIVERSEcity at 13455 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC.![]()
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Register here: forms.office.com/r/VFZHHeKCVh ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SafeHaven #LegalAid #workshop #refugeeclaimants #surreybc #Delta Legal Aid BC