PIRS’ innovative program models have always involved community partnerships. Our programs are far-reaching, into the neighbourhoods and communities where our program participants live. Partnerships allow PIRS to deliver programs locally so that participants are not faced with transportation barriers, or are close to the neighbourhood schools that their older children may attend. Partnerships also allow PIRS to work closely with agencies that share our principles, or that want to improve their services to immigrant families.
PIRS was founded in partnership in 1975 and continues in the spirit of community collaboration. In addition to working with other immigrant and community-based agencies, PIRS works closely with various groups and coalitions to ensure that services for immigrant women and children remain at the forefront.
Partners and Coalitions (not a definitive list)
Burnaby Family Life- Family Services of Greater Vancouver
- Windows of Opportunity
- Immigrant Integration Coordinating Committee (AMSSA)
- Marpole Oakridge Area Council
- Community Action Programs for Children (CAPC)
- Marpole Oakridge Family Place
- MOSAIC
- Richmond Multicultural Concern Society
- Champlain Heights Community Centre
- Thunderbird Community Centre
- Quaker Meeting Place
- South Vancouver Family Place
- Collingwood Neighbourhood House
- Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
- Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House
- South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
- The Vancouver School Board