Gavrielle Tran is named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of DIVERSEcity DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to announce… Read more
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Announcement of the Appointment of a Chief Operating Officer
September 27, 2022
Garrison Duke is named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of DIVERSEcity DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to announce… Read more
South Fraser Refugee Readiness Team announced on World Refugee Day
June 20, 2022
On World Refugee Day, June 20, 2022, DIVERSEcity announces it is leading the South Fraser Refugee Readiness Team… Read more
Supporting the new anti-racism data act as an important first step in combatting systemic racism
May 2, 2022
DIVERSEcity supports the Government of BC’s new anti-racism data legislation as a “much overdue but significant first step.”… Read more
Celebrating International Women’s Day with panel event and donation announcement
March 8, 2022
New speaker’s series DIVERSEtalks celebrates International Women’s Day with a panel discussion on Women Leading to #BreaktheBias Plus,… Read more
DIVERSEcity receives extended funding for our free mental health and substance use services
January 27, 2022
DIVERSEcity is one of 49 community organizations to receive extended funding to continue to provide free, affordable community… Read more
What a wonderful initiative happening right here in Surrey! ![]()
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Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to give back to our community! Read more below! 🎄🎁
DIVERSEcity’s annual Bundle Up Campaign kicked off in November with a call for warm coats, hats and glove donations to help those in our community who could use some added warmth, including newly arrived refugees.![]()
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People and organizations in the community gave generously, dropping off coats of all sizes for adult and children to DIVERSEcity![]()
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We are happy to share that:![]()
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❄️ We were able to donate 267 coats — 102 for adults and 165 for children![]()
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🧢 Caring Hearts knitted some warm and comfortable hats to distribute once again this year! ![]()
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🧑🤝🧑 Six volunteers — some new some returning — gifted their time to help distribute the items!![]()
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Thank you also to the team at Community Savings Credit Union for gathering coats for us again this year! Your support for #BundleUp is greatly appreciated!![]()
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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who donated coats as well as their time to help out families in their neighbourhood! ![]()
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We hope you all stay warm this upcoming #holiday season and #winter!![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities
We recently hosted an immunization clinic right here at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus! The vaccine clinic is tailored with cultural considerations in mind and participants received language support, snacks, prizes and the opportunity to ask a medical professional direct questions. ![]()
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A safe space to share concerns and hesitations about immunizations, the clinic was a day of sharing information, connecting and taking steps to protect their health and their community! ![]()
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Thank you to the wonderful nurses from Fraser Health for being on site to administer the vaccines and answer any questions! ![]()
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The next clinic is set for a little over one week from now on December 7! ![]()
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Find out more here www.dcrs.ca/event-details/unity-in-immunity-immunization-clinic/ ![]()
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#forpeopleforcomunities #vaccine #health #flu
Did you know we have a variety of newcomer services available in #Mandarin? ![]()
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Our newcomer support workers have gone through the immigration journey themselves and understand what you’re going through. ![]()
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They will start with a one-on-one meeting to understand your needs and hopes for you and your family in Canada. ![]()
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Together, you will create a customized settlement plan to help you and your family get the resources you need for education, housing, health care and employment. ![]()
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Email newcomers@dcrs.ca call 604-507-6060 or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/settlement-services/ to find out more! ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommuinity #settlement #newcomer #SurreyBc #NewtonBC #Guildford #services #free
Our Senior Manager of Enterprise & Business Development, Dean Lin, visited Kim Lauritsen, Angie Fisher and the team at Community Futures British Columbia in Vernon, BC, to finalize plans for the upcoming Employ Youth Employment Skills Training Program. ![]()
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The Employ Youth Employment Program is a free program that includes 4 weeks of paid training where youth can earn certificates and learn valuable skills for the workplace. ![]()
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Thank you to our partners WorkBC![]()
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Learn more about our latest DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre course offerings at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #surreybc #vernonbc #BC #training #courses #employment