More mental-health, substance-use supports for youth in Greater Vancouver News Release Vancouver Saturday, November 5, 2022 9:00 AM Continued investment from the Province will help young people throughout Metro Vancouver access more free mental-health and substance-use supports. The Government of B.C. has invested $1.73 million in Dan’s Legacy Foundation to support 15 health-care and other […]
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Chefs in the House presented by Foundry Kitchens
We had so much fun at our Chefs in the House virtual fundraiser presented by Foundry Commercial Kitchens! The evening was made possible thanks to our generous sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who purchased a ticket and tuned in from home to cook along with us. You helped us raise much needed funds towards Dan’s Legacy’s trauma informed counselling programs […]
Celebrating Our Volunteers April 24-30 2022
April 24 – 30, 2022 is National Volunteer Week and we would like to take this opportunity to share our gratitude and respect for all our incredible volunteers and shine a spotlight on those making an impact through their volunteer efforts at Dan’s Legacy. Like Lorrie Williams, long-time volunteer dishwasher at Dan’s Legacy’s Sunday Haven […]
Changing lives: Dan’s Legacy Empowers Youth to Take Charge of Their Recovery
March 09, 2022 With private and corporate support, including a donation of $58K from TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, the B.C.-based non-profit has been able to weather a pandemic-related surge in demand for critical programming and timely treatment for young people in crisis.“Dan’s Legacy helped me get my life back,” says Sierra Van Straaten, pictured […]
West Point Grey Academy Students Donate $1,000 to Dan’s Legacy
March 1, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE At-risk youth with mental health and addictions issues now have easier access to counselling thanks to a donation of $1,000 from four West Point Grey Academy students in Vancouver. The grade 10 students participated in the school’s Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) project, won the competition, and donated the prize […]
Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund provides $20,000 to Aunt Leah’s Place & Dan’s Legacy
January 24, 2022 Youth in and aging out of foster care will now have improved access to free clinical counselling thanks to a $20,000 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant to Aunt Leah’s Place. The grant will be directed towards expanding the capacity of the counselling program provided by Dan’s Legacy Foundation. Youth like “Jeremy” […]
Dave Charleson Salmon Workshop
December 8, 2021 Students in our “Intro to Cook” training program now know how to prepare a salmon for baking, smoking and drying thanks to a workshop presented by Dave Charleson, a fisher from the Hesquiaht First Nation. Dave explained the cultural significance of the salmon to his Hesquiaht people and also spoke about indigenous […]
Giving Tuesday November 30, 2021
There’s no better way to celebrate the season than by helping those who need it most. This Giving Tuesday, donate to Dan’s Legacy to help provide youth at risk with free counselling and life-skills support services. Youth like “Tanya”, a 21-year-old Indigenous young woman who is dealing with severe anxiety and depression and relying on […]
Erin Cebula Celebrity Guest Host of “Chefs in the House”
September 21, 2021 Dan’s Legacy is pleased to announce that well-known Vancouver celebrity Erin Cebula will host its “Chefs in the House presented by Pacific Restaurant Supply” virtual fundraiser this fall. Home gourmet chefs are invited to tune in from 6:00pm – 7:00pm, October 20, October 27 and November 3 and learn from the pros […]
Chefs in the House presented by Pacific Restaurant Supply Virtual Cooking Class Fundraiser
August 24, 2021 Home gourmet chefs will have another chance to learn from the pros with Dan’s Legacy Foundation’s “Chefs in the House presented by Pacific Restaurant Supply” virtual fundraiser from 6:00pm – 7:00pm, October 20, October 27 and November 3. Funds raised at the event support the charity’s trauma informed counselling and life-skills programs […]