Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS)

Serving the community since 1987

Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society provides a broad spectrum of programs and services which includes Employment Programs, Settlement Services, Language Services, Social Programs and Housing Services. Our services assist new immigrants, seniors, farm workers, women and youth.

About PICS

Our Programs

PICS provides a variety of comprehensive programs and services to assist new and recent immigrants with their transition within Canada.

Employment

From job search assistance to specialized programs and training in Surrey and Vancouver, PICS offer a range of services to help our clients.

Settlement & Integration

Addresses transitional issues faced by newcomers by assisting with barriers arising out of lack of necessary skills and/or limited knowledge.

Housing

PICS was chosen to develop a seniors housing and care facility within the South Asian community. We also operate a Day Program that enables seniors to socialize.

Children & Youth

PICS Society provides a broad spectrum of services to Children and Youth which includes Child Care Services, Volunteer Opportunities and Work Experience.

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Upcoming Events

Check PICS Society’s calendar to keep up with events, workshops, training programs start and end dates.

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September 18 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Are you a refugee having a difficult time finding a job? Starbucks is hiring! We are looking for passionate employees [...]

F.C.R Program Information Session

September 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Success Stories

The staff were very helpful and went beyond what was expected of them. I was in a Skills Link Program for youth in PICS when the FCR Loan Program was introduced to me. Being a new immigrant to Canada with an education and work background in the health care industry in the Philippines, I know that I needed to upgrade my foreign credentials in order to legally practice my profession and to be recognized as a Nurse in BC. This brought a financial challenge to me since I had only been starting to settle in Canada and my income was barely enough to meet my family’s daily expenses. Thankfully, the FCR staff, especially Manmeet who was my career counselor, were very patient in planning and discussing with me every detail of my career plan and how the program can help me achieve my short- and long-term career goals.