PIRS is seeking a Participant Support Worker to work in our Champlain program.  See details: Part-time Employment Opportunity

Learn about managing stress, the benefits of a support system, breaking down barriers, developing a self-care action plan, and changing thoughts to improve one’s life, through PIRS’s Life Skills Program. Sessions are conducted every Friday, 9:30 – 11:30 am, from May 23 – June 27, 2014. Read more about the PIRS Life Skills Program.

May 29, 2014, Thursday – mark this day in your calendar! IWNT is holding a special session from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (2722 Broadway E, Vancouver, BC). More details: International Women’s Networking Table.

We are still accepting participants for our Moving Forward Program. Spring Term: April 2 to June 18, 2014; Class Time: 9:30 to 11:00 am); Location: the Quaker Meeting House (1090 W. 70th Avenue, Vancouver) Moving Forward is a goal-setting class designed for immigrant and refugee women who have intermediate English speaking skills and would like … Read more

You are invited to join our 4th session of Immigrant Women Networking Table (IWNT) which will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:30pm.  The venue is at Oakridge Seniors Centre (640 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver – in the Oakridge Mall Complex; next to Vancouver Public Library’s Oakridge Branch). Lindsay Marsh, National … Read more

Would you know how to perform life-saving aid when a child needs it? If not, sign up for our Emergency Childcare First Aid Workshop, to be held on April 12, 2014, Saturday. Topics to be covered include: obstructed airway procedures; breathing emergencies and CPR for babies, children and youth; basic first aid for common injuries … Read more

It is with excitement that we invite you to our International Women’s Day Celebration, an uplifting and fun-filled event co-sponsored by PIRS and the University Women’s Club. Details Date: Thursday, March 6, 2014 Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Venue: The Hycroft, (1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver) Light buffet lunch to be served. Please note that … Read more

Sign up for an important training session coming next week. Certified Canadian Family Educator, David Sheftel, will be sharing his knowledge in a session titled Risk Management for Home Visitors. See poster below for more information. For those interested, complete this form and send to Lupita Boris (lboris@pirs.bc.ca) or fax to 604-298-7115.

Following the success of our January 15th meeting, we are eagerly inviting you to this month’s Immigrant Women Networking Table (IWNT) meeting. We anticipate another fun evening of socialising, learning and inspiration. Please see details about the event: Date and Time:  Tuesday, February 11, 2014 @ 5:30 to7:30 pm. Venue: Multipurpose Room, Sunset Community Centre  … Read more

We were featured in Shaw Multicultural Channel’s Open Doors! Liza Wajong talks about the goals of PIRS through its Women Development Programs. We also see some of our fabulous program staff and participants in action. We thank Gallant Ly and the Marpole Place Neighbourhood House for helping PIRS make this filming possible. (Video no longer available – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWSEH2mF1p0&feature=youtube_gdata_player#t=11m34s)