About Us
Our Story
Creative Diversity Friends Club is a member-funded nonprofit society (founded Sept. 2019) located in North Surrey, BC.
Membership is required to access our programs and services, but we offer flexible payment options and do our best to keep things affordable.
We aim to create a safe inclusive place for those who might see the world a little differently. We dabble in music, art, sewing, fibre arts, gardening, woodworking, and culinary arts, and offer workshops & private sessions for Life Skills and Creative Arts.
Here is a place where you can be your true self and learn in the ways that work best for you. We believe that everyone has something to offer and support diversity in all forms. We are open to teens, adults and kids (5+) and encourage different ages and skill levels to participate together. Our workshops are limited to small groups with emphasis on being flexible and low-key.
Vision
❤️ To support diversity and inclusivity for kids (5+ years), teens and adults of all ages
🧡 To provide a friendly welcoming space for creative arts, socializing and life skill development
💛 To maintain an atmosphere sensitive to the needs of socially marginalized individuals, including but not limited to LGBTQ2S+ and Neurodiverse persons
💚 To support alternative education options for kids, teens and young adults by celebrating and encouraging individual student-led learning styles
Founders
We are two families with a dream to create a flexible and welcoming space for support programs, with a focus on life skills and creative arts. As parents of neurodivergent LGBTQ teens and young adults, we are especially interested in supporting diversity and building a community of like-minded individuals.
💙 Danna & Jef Casto: Founders, Board Members
💜 Deanna & Dave Brook: Founders, Board Members
Our Space
Our unique space was created with intention, to encourage creative thinking and foster personal connection with others.
Founded by two families living side-by-side, we’ve dedicated parts of our yard, detached garage and living space to create a unique home-based space for our members. It includes a tinker workshop, sewing room, music studio, kitchen & outdoor green spaces.
