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December 2011 - The Immigrant Youth Outreach Program (IYOP) supports immigrant and refugee youth aged 15 to 25 living in Surrey, North Delta & Langley.
By Ray Wilson - 12/15/2011
The Immigrant Youth Outreach Program (IYOP) supports immigrant and refugee youth aged 15 to 25 living in Surrey, North Delta and Langley. IYOP provides free English as a second language services, skills workshops, and one-on-one counseling to prepare them for success in education and the workplace. This program is unique among other similar initiatives due to its personalized approach to service, in which, in addition to participating in group activities, clients can work one-on-one with youth counselors, outreach workers, and certified ESL instructors to develop the language, workplace, and social skills necessary for a successful adjustment in Canada. IYOP helps its clients with their English, life skills, resume writing, job interviews, adapting to the Canadian cu

October 2011 - Pacific Community Resources announces incoming Executive Director.
By Ray Wilson - 11/8/2011
Ingrid Kastens becomes executive director of Pacific Community Resources Society, January 1,2012

September 2011 - Surrey Board of Trade Lunch Features Leader of the BC NDP, Adrian Dix and the Surrey Youth Employer Award
By Ray Wilson - 9/7/2011
On September 9th, Pacific Community Resources (PCRS) will sponsor a Surrey Board of Trade lunch featuring a keynote address from Adrian Dix, leader of the BC NDP and a presentation of the Surrey Youth employer of the year award to Surrey resident, Barry Joneson of Pacific Labour and Demolition.

August 2011 - Agassiz to get needle exchange
By Ray Wilson - 8/31/2011
Drug users in Agassiz will soon have access to clean needles and drug paraphernalia following the District of Kent's approval of a mobile harm reduction site.

July 2011 - Stable Housing & Supports Turn Tenant's Life Around
By Ray Wilson - 7/6/2011
For over 10 years James had no fixed address. For a month or two, he might find a place to live, but it soon deteriorated into a crack house. Occasionally, he would stay in a shelter. But for the most part the 44-year-old man camped in Green Timbers Urban Forest in Surrey.