June 5, 2024

DIVERSEcity – BC SAF HAVN program

New program funding from the provincial government, BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian and Vulnerable Newcomers (BC SAF HAVN) supports the social and economic integration of […]
May 24, 2024

MAP-BC: World Refugee Day Event

You are cordially invited to join MAP BC for our World Refugee Day 2024 celebration. When: June 20th, 2024 Time: 11 AM to 3 PM Where: […]
May 19, 2024

South Fraser Refugee Readiness Team

The South Fraser Refugee Readiness Team, led by DIVERSEcity, supports refugees and displaced Ukrainians in Surrey, Delta, Langley, and surrounding areas. With a focus on collaboration, […]
May 5, 2024

Cariboo North Refugee Readiness Team

The Cariboo North Refugee Readiness Team (RRT), coordinated by DIVERSEcity, brought together community organizations and stakeholders from northern BC to enhance services for refugees and displaced […]
April 25, 2024

ICA – LGBTQ2S+ Services for Refugees and Immigrants

Explore a Welcoming Haven: LGBTQI2S Services at the Immigrant Welcome Centre. The Immigrant Welcome Centre in Victoria extends a warm embrace to individuals from diverse backgrounds, […]
April 19, 2024

Vancouver Island Refugee Readiness Team (RRT-VI)

The Vancouver Island Refugee Readiness Team (RRT-VI), led by the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria, worked from 2022 to 2024 to support Afghan and Ukrainian refugees. […]
March 21, 2024

The Refugee Response Team – Thompson Okanagan Kootenays (RRT-TOK) – Housing Resources

This comprehensive resource hub is designed to assist individuals and families in accessing vital information and support related to housing communities in the Interior-Thompson Okanagan region […]
March 15, 2024

City of Delta – Newcomer’s Guide

The City of Delta has released this Newcomer’s Guide to help support in the settlement of newcomers to the city. The guide includes a list of […]
September 6, 2023

Options – Pre-Employment Series for Refugee Claimants

Join Options Community Resources for their Pre-Employment Series for Refugee Claimants. Sessions start from September 7th to September 21st. For registration and more information, contact Lesley […]
August 9, 2023

Journey Home Community – Ride for Refuge

What movesyou?The Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. Join Journey Home […]
June 16, 2023

Refugee Housing Project – Host a refugee and make a difference!

As Canada’s rental market tightens, refugees face significant housing challenges. You can help by renting out spare bedrooms or sharing part of your home to provide […]
May 23, 2023

The Eyeglasses Project: Making Eye Care Accessible

Founded in 2018, The Eyeglasses Project provides eyecare services free of charge for marginalized individuals.  With eye exams and prescription glasses free of charge, The Eyeglasses […]
March 31, 2023

BC Refugee Hub & BC RRN – Regional Housing Info Sheets

Developed by the BC Refugee Hub, in partnership with AMSSA’s BC Refugee Resource Network (BC RRN), the following housing data tables show regional housing costs in relation […]
March 30, 2023

UBC – Report: Refugees and religious institutions in a mid-size Canadian city

Published on March 21, 2023, this report explores how religious institutions affect refugee settlement in Kelowna, a mid-size city in British Columbia. Abstract: Canada is a […]
September 26, 2022

Journal Article – UBC Counselling & ISSofBC: Settlement-Integrated Refugee Mental Health

This journal article published in Canadian Psychology on settlement integrated refugee mental health program. This was a pilot program funded generously by the Lando Foundation at ISSofBC. […]
June 15, 2022

Arrival Advisor App for Newcomers

Arrival Advisor is a free mobile app that helps refugees and immigrants in British Columbia find information and services to plan their settlement journey. Designed alongside […]
May 25, 2022

MOSAIC – Food Safe Training for Refugee Claimants

MOSAIC is offering a free Food Safe Training for Level 1 on June 1, 2022 from 9am – 5pm. Registration is required. To register email [email protected] […]
May 15, 2022

Burnaby School District SWIS Program: Information Session for Recent Newcomers from Ukraine

Coming to a new country isn’t easy. Burnaby Schools SWIS workers help immigrant & refugee families connect to schools & community. They’re hosting a session for newcomers […]
February 4, 2022

Supporting Refugees from Afghanistan – Settlement & Employment Services in Dari

Starting a new chapter in life in a new country is never easy.Check out this Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House poster below to see all the ways […]
January 28, 2022

MOSAIC SCOPE Project – Call for Applications

MOSAIC has recently been approved for additional funding to expand on the SCENE program that concluded some time ago. The name has been changed to SCOPE […]