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May 2, 2022

BC’s Anti-Racism Data Act aims to protect communities from discrimination

For immediate release May 2, 2022 Vancouver, BC – Today the Province of BC introduced long-awaited legislation to identify and address systemic racism and inequality in government programs and services. The Anti-Racism Data Act will enable government to “securely collect and safely analyze demographic information on race, ethnicity, faith, gender, sex, ability, income and other social identity...

April 25, 2022

2022 Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala raises $400,000 to fund community programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2022 Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. will be able to provide ongoing and enhanced programming thanks to the generous donations of more than $400,000 from community supporters who attended our 45th annual Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala. The annual fundraising event, held this year on April 23 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel, helps maintain our community so...

March 30, 2022

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. wins Metropolis Award of Excellence for Service Provider of the Year

March 30, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been awarded a 2022 Metropolis Award of Excellence for Service Provider of the Year at the national Metropolis Conference in Vancouver. The Metropolis Awards of Excellence recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to the field of immigration and settlement in Canada. This national award establishes a benchmark of a...

March 19, 2022

Statement from S.U.C.C.E.S.S. supporting Ukraine arrivals to Canada amid war

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from S.U.C.C.E.S.S. supporting Ukraine arrivals to Canada amid war S.U.C.C.E.S.S. stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and we stand ready to support new Ukrainian arrivals to Canada. As one of the largest providers of immigration, refugee and settlement services in B.C, we understand some of the immense challenges facing the Ukrainians who have had to fl...

March 3, 2022

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation announces 45th annual Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala

Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is pleased to announce that our 45th annual Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala will take place at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Hotel on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Two years of pandemic restrictions have drastically increased our need for program funding to support vulnerable newcomers, seniors, youth, women and families who are struggling. At the same time, public he...

January 31, 2022

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. launches new dementia awareness program for immigrant communities thanks to federal grant

For Immediate Release Jan. 31, 2022 Vancouver, BC – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has launched a new program to support people with dementia and their families, thanks to funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada which will provide more than $9.5 million for 15 projects aiming to raise awareness of dementia and promote dementia-inclusive communities across Canada. Our Culturally-Appropriate Dementia Awar...

January 28, 2022

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. extends free, affordable community counselling services

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has extended its community counselling services, thanks to new BC government funding, and will continue to provide low- and no-cost and virtual mental health supports for people impacted by the pandemic. The pandemic, toxic drug crisis, extreme weather events, rising reports of racism and grim residential schools discoveries have led to an increase in mental-health and substance-use...

January 25, 2022

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. welcomes several hundred Afghan refugees to Vancouver and supports new arrivals with settlement services

Jan. 25, 2021 For Immediate Release Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. recently welcomed several hundred Afghan refugees to Vancouver and are now providing support as they transition to their news lives in Canada. After a long journey, several hundred Afghan refugees landed at Vancouver International Airport on Jan 18. Most of them will start their new lives in British Columbia, arriving as govern...

January 21, 2022

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. launches new program to help immigrant communities get vaccinated with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada

Jan. 21, 2021 For Immediate Release Vancouver, B.C. – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is launching a new program to help immigrant communities overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitation or barriers with federal funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The program, Culturally-Appropriate COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness and Education Project for Diverse Immigrant Communities, is a free service designed to assist Chin...

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