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Announcing the winners of this year’s LGBTQ2S+ January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Awards!

January 27, 2021

DIVERSEcity exclusive sponsor of Sher Vancouver’s January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award LGBTQ2S+ activist Christopher Nkambwe of Toronto… Read more

New business incubator for women makers and creators

October 30, 2020

DIVERSEcity, VCC and Canadian Western Bank partner to support women entrepreneurs build businesses and community Women are still… Read more

New hands-on Power Girls program empowers racialized girls to embrace STEM

October 19, 2020

The joint program from DIVERSEcity and SFU will build connection and space for migrant girls aged 9–12 in… Read more

Call for applications for the January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award

September 4, 2020

This award for 2SLGBTQ+ youth advocates are presented by Sher Vancouver. DIVERSEcity is the exclusive sponsor for the… Read more

SurreyCares supports DIVERSEcity’s food access initiatives with grant from the Emergency Community Support Fund

August 26, 2020

SurreyCares Community Foundation and the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) have provided a total of… Read more

DIVERSEcity food hamper program helps food insecurity concerns in Surrey, with support from partner organizations

August 10, 2020

Food insecurity remains a significant concern during COVID-19. DIVERSEcity’s Newcomer Food Hamper program, generously supported by several partner… Read more

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Volunteer opportunity! Test our new online resumé course!DIVERSEcity Language, Employment and Resource Network (learn) has just launched its first online self-paced course — How to Write a Successful Resumé!We are looking for employment service providers (career developer practitioners, employment coaches, job developers, etc.) to help us test out the course and provide valuable feedback to improve the experience for jobseekers.What’s involved:- Complete the online course as a participant by Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - Provide feedback via an online survey- Time commitment: Approximately two hoursWhat’s in it for you? - Make a valuable contribution to the career development field- Receive a $20 Starbucks gift card as a thank you! Once testing is complete and feedback is implemented, the course will be available for job seekers as part of our Career Development Journey course package. Your expertise and feedback are crucial in shaping a tool that will help countless jobseekers. Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/3pSLpfPp85#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #volunteer #career #employment #survey #serviceprovider ... See MoreSee Less
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Straight from our newly released Green Guide for Newcomers, here are 15 suggestions to green David Suzuki Foundation. Our Green Guide is loaded with helpful tips and information on how to go greener and understand your role in protecting our planet! Tip # 1: Walk, cycle, scooter or skateboard! Choosing active transportation for getting around (including your commute) will help you and nature. Active transportation increases your physical activity, improves your mental wellbeing and saves you money. Stay tuned for our next tip, coming your way soon! We can't wait to share more sustainable living strategies with you! Take a look at our Environmental Resources page here and download the Green Guide for Newcomers www.dcrs.ca/resources/environmental-resources/#forpeopleforcommunitiesi#GreenGuideG#earthe#enviromentalisma#greenlivingiving ... See MoreSee Less
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Under DIVERSEcity’s new strategic plan, our fifth and final priority is Collective Impact and Advocacy.We are committed to strategically building our profile and visibility to increase awareness, engagement and support. By actively listening to and elevating the voices of individuals, we will share their concerns and advocate for their needs, positively impacting our communities and the people we serve.Learn more about this and all our priorities by downloading our full Strategic Plan at the link in bio. #ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #DIVERSEcity ... See MoreSee Less
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Under DIVERSEcity’s new strategic plan, our fifth and final priority is Collective Impact and Advocacy.We are committed to strategically building our profile and visibility to increase awareness, engagement and support. By actively listening to and elevating the voices of individuals, we will share their concerns and advocate for their needs, positively impacting our communities and the people we serve.Learn more about this and all our priorities by downloading our full Strategic Plan here: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/our-strategic-platform/#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #DIVERSEcity ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s not too late to register your child for our summer camp program! If you have a child between the ages of 6 –12, this is for you! Enroll your child in our enriching School's Out Camp Connect Program this summer in Delta, BC. Running from Monday – Friday, 10 am – 2 pm, from July 15 – August 16, our program offers diverse activities that promote cross-cultural awareness, environmental responsibility, personal wellbeing and family involvement. Children will be taking part in games, crafts, library time and daily outdoor activities with a focus on hands-on, inquiry-based learning and building positive relationships. For more information email amann@dcrs.ca, call 604-597-0205 or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/child-and-youth-camps/ #ForPeopleForCommunities #summercamp #SurreyBC ... See MoreSee Less
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