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Jan32023

The SISSIP Network Project Announces Seed Grants, for promoting intercultural inclusion and engagement for Seniors 55+,in Surrey

In the NewsJanuary 3, 2023

The Surrey Intercultural Seniors Social Inclusion Partnership (SISSIP) Network is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for four Seed…

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May302022

Surrey residents invited to share a life story

In the NewsMay 30, 2022

Surrey SHARES is recruiting for eight-week goal-setting, storytelling program Facilitators of a program that launched with an aim to connect…

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Feb222022

SHARING Stories and Connecting Community

In the News, NewsFebruary 22, 2022

Stories, are what connect us to one another, they are a way to educate others, share lessons, invite conversation and…

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Dec312021

The SISSIP Network Project Announces Seed Grants, for promoting intercultural inclusion and engagement for Seniors 55+,in Surrey

In the NewsDecember 31, 2021

The Surrey Intercultural Seniors Social Inclusion Partnership (SISSIP) Network is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for six Seed…

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Nov302021

Birds of a Feather Flock Together

In the NewsNovember 30, 2021

The weather is starting to turn poor, but that doesn’t mean your birding adventures have to stop here! Long-time Seniors’…

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Oct242021

Double Celebrations: National Seniors Day coupled with SETT crossing the 100 mark

In the News, NewsOctober 24, 2021

On the occasion of National Seniors Day, PICS along with Surrey-wide seniors joined in to celebrate the day. The participants…

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Sep292021

National Truth and Reconciliation Day: A day to reflect, learn and commemorate

In the NewsSeptember 29, 2021

The SISSIP Network would like to commemorate and honour the lives of the lost children and survivors of Canadian Residential…

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Aug132021

Do you have a story to share?

In the NewsAugust 13, 2021

Surrey S.H.A.R.E.S (Sharing, Heartfelt, Achievement, Resilience, Empowerment and Stories) was designed to connect communities through storytelling and has a strong…

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Jul142021

“A weight has been taken from my shoulders.”

In the News, NewsJuly 14, 2021

Sam, a senior living in South Surrey, called Sources looking to sign up for the Shop by Phone program. His…

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Jun162021

“I feel like I am contributing something…”

In the NewsJune 16, 2021

When asked why he continues to participate in the calls, this is what James answered. And his comment was echoed…

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May162021

‘Garden of Generations’ planted at Surrey park by senior/youth volunteers

In the NewsMay 16, 2021

Senior and youth volunteers worked together to plant a new garden at a Surrey park on Earth Day, and the…

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Apr262021

Senior and Youth Volunteers Sow the Seeds of Intergenerational Connection at Unwin Park

In the NewsApril 26, 2021

Senior and youth volunteers from across Surrey came together to launch “The Garden of Generations” at Unwin Park on April 22 and 23. Following…

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Jan252021

Dial-in phone program keeps Surrey-area seniors connected

In the News, NewsJanuary 25, 2021

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls has February calendar filled with events Seniors’ Centre Without Walls is gaining momentum with Surrey-area seniors…

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Jan202021

Surrey seniors learn computer basics in free, five-week class held online

In the News, NewsJanuary 20, 2021

iPads are available for loan during Seniors Engagement Through Technology sessions Surrey-area seniors are learning more about computer technology during…

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Jan182021

Surrey SHARES Update

In the News, NewsJanuary 18, 2021

Surrey SHARES (a program dedicated to improving the well-being of “SENIORS” through Life Coaching and Storytelling) has started off the…

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Dec242020

A special thank you to an anonymous donor…

In the News, NewsDecember 24, 2020

During the holiday season and especially during these challenging times, one small act of kindness can go a long way.…

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Nov282020

Surrey seniors connect through storytelling on video

In the NewsNovember 28, 2020

Decades ago, when Surrey senior Valerie Nielsen got the opportunity to emigrate and chose to leave England in search of…

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Nov192020

Connecting Generations – Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Youth

In the NewsNovember 19, 2020

  In Spring 2020, City of Surrey launched Connecting Generations, a program designed to connect seniors and youth in an…

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Sep162020

Culturally safe long-term care beds coming to Surrey

In the NewsSeptember 16, 2020

SURREY – To support seniors who are no longer able to live in the community, the Province through Fraser Health,…

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Aug302020

‘We need you every day’: Phone-based art class keeps seniors connected during pandemic Social Sharing

In the NewsAugust 30, 2020

A new Surrey-based initiative to reach seniors at home arrived at just the right time When COVID-19 reached British Columbia…

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Aug272020

Seniors Community Hub Now Offering Services in Surrey

In the NewsAugust 27, 2020

The Sources Community Seniors Hub will provide services at 2 existing Sources locations:  Wednesday 9am-4pm at Sources Food Bank –…

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Aug272020

Surrey SHARES Program Returns

In the NewsAugust 27, 2020

Recruiting is underway for the second round of a program aimed at Surrey seniors who are interested in learning about…

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Aug222020

‘Incredible’ response to Surrey storytelling program for seniors prompts repeat

In the NewsAugust 22, 2020

Surrey SHARES aims to teach public speaking, share personal stories Recruiting is underway for the second round of a program…

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Jul22020

How the SISSIP Network is supporting seniors through the pandemic

In the NewsJuly 2, 2020

In Quarter One (April to June) of 2020-21, the project focused on supporting the immediate needs of seniors through existing services…

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Jun32020

Surrey seniors call Seniors’ Centre Without Walls, a new-to-B.C. program

In the NewsJune 3, 2020

‘Crazy coincidence’ saw program connect soon after COVID-19 pandemic hit Surrey and White Rock seniors are dialing up a unique…

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May262020

Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) honored to accept in-kind donations in the amount of nearly $100,000 from IKEA Canada.

In the NewsMay 26, 2020

Surrey, BC- On May 26, 2020, Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) was honored to accept in-kind donations in the…

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May202020

SENIORS SCENE: Wide range of supports available for seniors

In the NewsMay 20, 2020

Credits, refunds offered following spring program cancellations I am so happy to share that the Kent Street Centre Dance committee…

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May122020

Ottawa announces one-time payment for seniors to offset COVID-19 expenses

In the NewsMay 12, 2020

A one-time tax-free payment of $300 will be given to seniors eligible for the Old Age Security pension and an…

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Apr192020

Seniors sought for Surrey storytelling program

In the NewsApril 19, 2020

Free 16-week course to teach public speaking and more Applications are now open for a program aimed at Surrey seniors…

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Apr62020

New Horizons for Seniors Program projects can now be used for COVID-19 support

In the NewsApril 6, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, seniors may feel lonely, scared and disconnected from their loved ones and their communities. They need…

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Mar182020

Working during the Pandemic

In the NewsMarch 18, 2020

In mid-March, as we started to receive news of reports from China and Europe, COVID 19 began to be a…

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Mar22020

Minister Schulte announces investments of over $9 million for seniors across British Columbia at PICS

In the NewsMarch 2, 2020

On March 2, 2020, the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, visited PICS to officially announce the Surrey Intercultural Seniors…

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Feb132020

Seeking Seniors Inputs

In the NewsFebruary 13, 2020

On Feb. 13, 2020 PICS conducted a seniors focus group at our Independent Living Centre as part of our needs…

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Oct222019

The SISSIP Network has its Founding Meeting

In the NewsOctober 22, 2019

On October 22, 2019, Satbir Cheema the CEO of the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) welcomed representatives from the…

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