Trauma-informed counselling and wrap-around programs for at-risk youth
Lee Crawford 
We are thrilled to announce that our Director, Chef Andrew George, has been inducted into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame! Chef George is a Hereditary Chief of the Wet’suwet’en Bear Clan and is also BC’s first Indigenous Red Seal Chef. The BC Restaurant Hall of Fame is an initiative of the British Columbia Restaurant … Read more
DELTA, BC – On Saturday, November 16, Dan’s Legacy will host its 11th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner at the Freemasons Hall in New Westminster, raising funds to support its no-barrier, trauma-informed counselling and wrap around programs for at-risk youth. Guests are invited to come out in support of the cause, and enjoy a smorgasbord of … Read more
It’s been an exciting few weeks at Dan’s Diner! After being featured on APTN’s Chuck and the First People’s Kitchen, and having GlobalBC’s Jay Durant cover our diner on Global News, we’ve seen a fantastic increase in foot traffic as more people discover our unique diner and the transformative cause behind it. On top of … Read more
October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, a reminder of the importance of mental health, and this year, its focus is on mental health within the workplace. At Dan’s Legacy, we not only help our youth clients develop positive habits to maintain their mental health, but we strongly encourage our staff to do so as … Read more
This Saturday, August 31st, is International Overdose Awareness Day, and we’re taking this opportunity to shine a light on our year-round commitment to supporting those at risk. Dan’s Legacy was founded in memory of a vibrant, kind and compassionate young man who was a victim of sexual assault. He turned to drugs to numb the … Read more
On August 21st we took some time out of our busy schedules to reflect and relax with our colleagues at the beautifully scenic Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam. It was a day filled with fun activities, good food (even a delicious chocolate cake to celebrate a birthday within the team). and getting to know one another … Read more
On August 8th, we organized a bike trip along the seawall in Stanley Park for our clients, followed by a relaxing stop at Third Beach for lunch and games. Seven staff members from various departments we on hand to provide support to the youth. Our own Dan’s Diner provided us with a selection of delicious … Read more
Today is International Self-care Day which encourages everyone to look after their own health, both mental and physical. At Dan’s Legacy, we not only help our youth clients develop positive habits to maintain their health, but we strongly encourage our staff to do so as well. Supporting youth as they deal with their trauma and … Read more
Dan’s Legacy held its AGM on June 26, 2024, and all Directors were acclaimed for another year. We are pleased to welcome our returning Directors: Kelso Kennedy – President Kristy Hayter – Vice-President Jackie Marchand – Treasurer (vacant) – Secretary Wayne Cousins – Director Andrew George – Director Ryan Jamieson – Director Stephanie Smith – … Read more
This National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) we are honoured to respectfully and gratefully acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded and traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, who have been stewards of this land for thousands of years. Approximately 40% of the clients we serve at Dan’s Legacy are Indigenous, and … Read more