Since 1975, Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) has been helping immigrant and refugee women integrate and grow into Canadian society. We are a caring community dedicated to creating programs that … Read more
From April to May 2020, PIRS conducted a needs assessment survey. Our staff reached out to 350 participants by phone and online. Here is what they told us… To help … Read more
This June, your donation can go so much further! Because the more you give, the more chances PIRS has to receive an additional $20,000 through the Great Canadian Giving Challenge: … Read more
At a time when everyone is concerned about childcare and possible shortages as people start going back to work, PIRS’ Mobile Childcare and Training Program has been featured in the … Read more
The COVID-19 crisis has changed the way we think about, “business as usual”. We now talk about “the new normal”, “post-pandemic”. We’ve all been affected in one way or another, … Read more
Sharing with you now a drawing made by Edith (9 years old), from our EAL Parenting Program. She made this drawing at home, inspired by the COVID 19 crisis. She … Read more
PIRS is a proud partner of The Shoe Project, which takes place this weekend (January 11th and 12th), in Vancouver at the BMO Theatre Centre. The Arts Club (non-profit) is … Read more
Building Bridges is a program offered by PIRS that aims to provide immigrant women with the skills for their future career plans. Amandeep’s journey shows how one connection has allowed … Read more
Building Bridges is a program offered by PIRS that aims to provide immigrant women with the skills for their future career plans. Huda found meaningful social relationships upon joining the … Read more
Building Bridges is a program offered by PIRS that aims to provide immigrant women with the skills for their future career plans. Aliia shares her start at a place of … Read more