Linda Vu 
Dan’s Legacy is thrilled to announce a generous donation from the Al Roadburg Foundation to support our Counselling and Wrap-around programs. This contribution will help us provide essential services to at-risk youth, ensuring they receive the guidance, resources, and care they need to build brighter futures. Representing the Al Roadburg Foundation, Danya Rogen and Hermina … Read more
At Dan’s Legacy, our team is the heart of everything we do. Every day, our dedicated staff work tirelessly to support at-risk youth, helping them build brighter futures through our life-skills programs, food security initiatives, and mental health services. Behind the scenes, each team member brings unique experiences, skills, and passion to their role—making our … Read more
March is a month filled with appreciation and recognition for the invaluable contributions of social workers worldwide. At Dan’s Legacy, this celebration takes on a special meaning as we honour the dedicated professionals who play a vital role in empowering individuals and communities. This year’s theme, “Empowering Social Workers,” resonates deeply with our mission and … Read more
We are thrilled to spotlight our Director, Chef Andrew George, whose unwavering support and dedication to Dan’s Legacy has made a profound impact on our mission. He was recently featured on a segment of “This is BC” by producer Jay Durant of GlobalBC. A long-time advocate for our cause, Chef Andrew George has generously donated … Read more
December 21, 2023 At-risk youth in Metro Vancouver have a greater chance of finding employment through paid work experience opportunities, thanks to a $20,000 Community Board grant from TELUS Friendly Future Foundation and the TELUS Vancouver and Coastal Community Board to Dan’s Legacy. The funding will go towards providing paid work experiences to 16 at-risk … Read more
In an exciting collaboration, Dan’s Legacy and the City of New Westminster proudly announce a transformative social enterprise – Dan’s Diner – which launched on November 15, 2023. Our innovative initiative not only empowers at-risk youth with valuable skills for success but also provides the local community with access to affordable and nutritious meals. Dan’s … Read more
On Wednesday, June 14, we held our virtual Annual General Meeting and are pleased to announce our new Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 fiscal year: President Kelso Kennedy Past President Peter Buxton Vice President Kristy Hayter Treasurer Jackie Marchand Director Stephanie Smith Director Wayne Cousins Director Tara Sudbury Director Chef Andrew George Director Mark … Read more
June is Pride Month and at Dan’s Legacy, we celebrate diversity, inclusion and love every day of the year! Approximately 30% of our clients identify with the LGBTQ2S+ community and we’re seeing more and more trans youth clients in our programs in the past couple of years. Some of the ways we’ve provided specialized programming … Read more
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day and at Dan’s Legacy this is a day to celebrate with our Indigenous friends and family but also a day to pause for reflection. Photo Credit: Kent Danielson Approximately 40% of our youth clients are Indigenous, and many have grown up in foster care with non-Indigenous families, completely disconnected … Read more
April is Earth Month and Dan’s Legacy is committed to environmental sustainability, as is seen through our surplus food collection program that diverts thousands of kilos of edible food away from local landfills. We have been collecting recovered food for years, and repurpose it into healthy meals and fully stocked grocery hampers for our youth … Read more