Our Story

Our Story

Welcome to DIVERSEcity, serving British Columbians in Surrey, Langley, Delta, White Rock and beyond

We listen with open hearts and minds to connect you to inclusive, innovative and culturally safe programs and services as you navigate your life in Canada.

From resources for your education and employment goals, to your health and wellbeing, we are here to support you and your family in your journey.

As a registered charity in British Columbia since 1978, we work together with Indigenous and community partners to elevate voices and advance change for an equitable and sustainable world. For people. For communities.

Our Work Takes Place …

On the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen) First Nations. The knowledge and traditions of these communities are significant in providing context to the work we do, and DIVERSEcity recognizes the importance that reconciliation has in building truly inclusive and strong communities.

Our Service Areas

Many of our services are provided in first languages, with cultural safety, often by someone who has experienced life in Canada as an immigrant. With support from our funders and partners, we develop and deliver free, multilingual programs and services in:

• Newcomer Settlement Services for permanent residents and temporary residents
• Refugee Services
• English Language Programs
• Employment and Training Programs
• Youth Employment Programs
• Self-Employment Programs
• Seniors Services
• Early Years Services
• Youth Programs
• Child and Family Services
• LGBTQ+ Newcomer Services
• Citizenship Preparation
• Food Security Programs
• Volunteer Program
• Mental Health and Substance Use Services
• Gender-Based Violence Services

Please explore our website under “Our Services” for details on our various programs and services for everyone from children and youth, to adults and seniors.

DIVERSEcity Social Enterprises

DIVERSEcity’s social enterprises create opportunities for developing innovative, fee-based services with social impact.

• DIVERSEcity Interpretation and Translation Services
• DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre
• Language Testing Centre (CELPIP)
• New! Online English Classes

Partnership Services

DIVERSEcity is an experienced community convenor, creating networks to build capacity in our communities for collective impact. We do this by leading local immigration partnerships and community hubs, and elevating equity-serving grassroots organizations through the sharing of knowledge. Learn more here.