Coming to Canada as a privately sponsored refugee, Iraqi-born youth Savan Kajo’s journey has just begun. By Taylor… Read more
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World Refugee Day Special: Meron’s story
June 18, 2021
DIVERSEcity RISE Program client Meron shares her decade-long journey to Canada and the obstacles she had to overcome… Read more
World Refugee Day Special: Thu Meh’s story
June 17, 2021
A DIVERSEcity RISE Program client, Thu Meh shares her story and struggles she faced with language, facing a… Read more
Supporting Pride Month in a pandemic shows it’s not just an event; it’s a time for healing
June 10, 2021
Raise your flag for Pride Month, says Kristi Pinderi of DIVERSEcity June is Pride Month, and Kristi Pinderi,… Read more
BCAA Community Child Car Seat Program helps DIVERSEcity donate car seats to local families
June 8, 2021
DIVERSEcity’s RISE program is excited to announce that, through the generosity of the BCAA Community Child Car Seat… Read more
Seniors go digital with DIVERSEcity’s Seniors TechConnect: a tablet loaning library
June 3, 2021
DIVERSEcity receives support from federal government, United Way and Surrey Libraries for its Seniors TechConnect tablet loaning library!… Read more
“We are going slow because we are going far.” Wise words from Paulina, a participant in the Coast Capital Credentialing Program for Newcomer Women ![]()
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Originally from Chile, Paulina moved here to Canada with her husband and two young children leaving behind leaving her family, network and 15-year career as a nurse behind. She recounts the hardship of “starting over again” and talks about the added challenge of going through this process as a woman and mother. ![]()
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Recently, Paulina took the time to share her story with us and the impact the program had on her and her family. ![]()
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Paulina is grateful for programs like the Coast Capital Credentialing Program for Newcomer Women, which offered her flexibility and the ability to start the process toward getting to work in Canada as a nurse, while juggling motherhood. ![]()
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“I highly recommend this program [and] DIVERSEcity because usually women when they start here and stay at home taking care of the kids and it’s a good thing, but you need to develop your own life and prepare your path.” ![]()
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Thank you to Coast Capital for your ongoing partnership and dedication toward an equitable future for hardworking newcomers in our community. ![]()
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To read the rest of Paulina’s inspiring story visit www.dcrs.ca/paulinas-story-starting-over/
Get support navigating and understanding trauma and learn strategies on how to build up resilience. ![]()
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Available in Spanish, this Safe Haven self-care workshop will help you learn about psychological trauma and its impact on your life, as well as practical strategies. ![]()
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When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 4:30–6 pm ![]()
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Where: At DIVERSEcity Early Years Centre #201 – 7380 King George BLVD., Surrey ![]()
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For more information email intake@dcrs.ca or register here forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJvdGGXJREWdYnexuUrni4uKf2uVLkdFn9q8Rc2YOUJUQlk0VTdMQ... ![]()
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#forpeopleforcommunities
Time to break up your week with a tip on going green! ![]()
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Taken from our Green Guide for Newcomers, today’s tip is number 10 of 15! ![]()
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Tip # 10: Grow your own food. ![]()
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Whether you have a backyard or windowsill garden, or access to a community garden, growing food saves money, avoids wasteful packaging and teaches valuable skills. ![]()
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DIVERSEcity’s Hazelnut Meadows Community Garden (140 Street and 68 Avenue) has 80 plots, a greenhouse and an orchard. Our Lionel Courchene Growing Roots Garden (9839 155 Street) has 21 plots, a community composting bin and tool shed. Learn more at dcrs.ca/gardens. ![]()
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Read the full Green Guide for Newcomers here: www.dcrs.ca/resources/environmental-resources/ ![]()
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Sharing these tips with you is possible thanks to David Suzuki Foundation , who shared these accessible and helpful tips! ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #GreenGuide #earth #enviormentalism #DavidSuzukiFoundation
Are you new to BC and have questions related to rental housing? Join this in-person workshop to learn about renter and landlord responsibilities. Empower yourself with the knowledge of: ![]()
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• Rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords ![]()
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• Different types of evictions ![]()
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• Breakdown of how to get your damage deposit back ![]()
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• How to give proper notice when you are moving out ![]()
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• Different types of resources available to you and more! ![]()
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The workshop will be held in English with Swahili and Kinyarwanda translation support. ![]()
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It is happening in one week on August 20, at DIVERSEcity Community Campus! ![]()
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For more information, contact Nedaa Alsaqqa at 604-954-4001, nalsaqqa@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/introduction-to-housing-tenant-and-landlord-rights-and-responsibilities/
Happy International Youth Day! ![]()
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Today we celebrate the incredible youth in our lives. Youth are quite literally our future and here at DIVERSEcity we take great pride in all our youth participants — both DIVERSEyouth and RISE youth — who are building better lives with help from our incredible youth workers. ![]()
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Our youth programs provide a place to hang out, make new friends, talk, get mental health support, get resume and job search help, advance their leadership and independence, explore post-secondary and career options, go on field trips and feel more confident in your life in Canada. ![]()
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Want to find a place where you belong? Want to feel empowered, confident and connected? At DIVERSEcity, we have youth programs designed with your unique lived experience in mind. ![]()
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For more information, email youth manager Abby Mann, amann@dcrs.ca, 604-306-3151 or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/![]()
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#InternationalYouthDay2024 #SurreyBC #youth