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Calling all Runners and Walkers

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On Sunday, June 26, PIRS staff and volunteers will participate in the 2016 Scotiabank Charity Challenge. This is an opportunity to have fun while getting some exercise. If you are interested in walking or runnning the 5k or Half-marathon or would like to donate to support our runners, follow the link to our running page. When registering, you may use the Charity Discount Code 16PIRS. For more details about the run and various maps, please visit http://www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm/svhmDET.htm.

12 days left

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12 days left to contribute to our Refugee Response Campaign. Check out this update on our fundraising for refugees. We are hiring a for number of temporary positions to work with … Read more

LEAD Program

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Do you know someone who wants to take a more active role in the community? LEAD is an opportunity to improve  listening skills and spoken English while gaining self-confidence, making … Read more

Building Bridges

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If you are interested in developing your facilitation skills and furthering or exploring your career opportunities in a community/network setting, this program will be a great resource to you. Participants … Read more

Supporting Syrian Refugees

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We are set to start EAL classes for refugee women and children this spring. We need your support. Share and like our PIRS Refugee Campaign. And consider making a donation to #WelcomeRefugees … Read more

Uniting for Syrian Refugees

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@BC211 has a great website to find out about services for refugees. @GiveRefuge is bringing together charities working with refugees and people who want to help. Give to support PIRS’ refugee response.

Thank you!

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Thanks to your support @PirsVancouver only needs to raise $3,000 more to be able deliver English as an Additional Language classes for refugee women arriving from #SyrianRefugees.  Your donation will help us … Read more