Newcomer Open House for Welcoming Week 2024
Are you new to Surrey? Join us this #WelcomingWeek for our Newcomer Open House, an informative and engaging event designed to help you settle in Surrey.
Our Newcomer Open House will provide you with essential information, introduce you to community organizations and help you feel at home in Surrey.
- Visit information booths to learn about free resources and services for newcomers from English classes, to employment programs, to housing help, to programs for the whole family
- Meet and connect with other people in the community
- Listen to Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke officially proclaim #WelcomingWeek at 1 pm
- Have fun and enjoy interactive activities
- Get some swag giveaways!
This family-friendly event is free and open to all. Join us at the outdoor Surrey Civic Plaza (13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC) on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 12–4 pm.
Feel free to drop in anytime during the event hours and explore the various booths and activities available. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to guide you and answer any questions you may have. No registration required.
Agencies from across Surrey will be sharing information on their services and programs, including:
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Surrey RCMP
South Asian Legal Clinic
Sources BC
Foundry Surrey (PCRS)
Douglas College
YWCA Metro Vancouver
Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society
Surrey Police Service
Translink
City of Surrey
Bird Canada
Moving Forward Family Services
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services Society
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS)
SUCCESS
Surrey Public Libraries
South Asian Community Hub (SACH)
Fraser Health
Options Community Services
Vancity Credit Union
YMCA BC
WorkBC