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We are heartbroken by the tragic and unnecessary loss of Vanessa Rentería Valencia. A refugee from Colombia, Vanessa was just beginning to rebuild her life in Canada. Vanessa recently started … Read more
PIRS is proud to offer an educational bursary for immigrant and refugee women looking to enhance their skills and improve their employment prospects through education or professional development training. We … Read more
Did you know that 51% of people who menstruate in BC struggle to purchase menstrual supplies and 26% have no access to menstrual supplies when needed? BC is making history … Read more
On November 14th, we gathered for the 48th Annual General Meeting to celebrate our successes and share the invaluable lessons learned through the past year. The room buzzed with excitement … Read more
In 2022 Wazhma arrived in Canada, and would begin her journey with PIRS. However, her story does not start there. Wazhma was born and raised in Afghanistan. She achieved impressive … Read more
xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) territories/Vancouver, B.C VANCOUVER, July 17, 2023 – Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) is excited to announce the launch of the School’s Out Summer … Read more
In today’s world, where access to menstrual products should be recognized as a basic right, many individuals still face an often overlooked challenge: period poverty. This pervasive issue refers to … Read more
Picture a world where childcare is universally accessible, inclusive, and affordable. This Childcare Month, we’re taking a step closer to that vision by presenting an insightful video series that navigates … Read more
xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) territories/Vancouver, B.C VANCOUVER, April 24, 2023 – Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $15,000 grant from … Read more
Last month, as spring began emerging across the Lower Mainland, we facilitated nature-based field trips for our Community English Classes participants and families from the Food Skills program, thanks to the 25×25 Initiative by the BC Parks … Read more