Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Dan's Legacy Trauma-informed counselling and wrap-around programs for at-risk youth ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](http://danslegacy.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](http://danslegacy.com/news/) - [Supporting at-risk youth through new cook-training program](http://danslegacy.com/2026/08/supporting-at-risk-youth-through-new-cook-training-program/) - Government of British Columbia News Release Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Skills training, work experience help people move toward employment Summary Nearly $300,000 is being invested in cook training for youth facing barriers to employment in the Lower Mainland Participants will receive employability skills training, occupational training and on-the-job work experience Three cohorts - [Government of Canada Invests in Gun Violence Prevention in New Westminster](http://danslegacy.com/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-in-gun-violence-prevention-in-new-westminster/) - Government of Canada invests in gun violence prevention in New Westminster, British Columbia From: Public Safety Canada News release July 27, 2026 — New Westminster, British Columbia The Government of Canada is taking action to protect Canadians from gun and gang violence. A key part of that action is providing direct support to communities throughout the - [Announcing Our New Board for 2017-2018](http://danslegacy.com/2017/11/announcing-our-new-board-for-2017-2018/) - November 27, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Thursday, November 23rd Dan’s Legacy held its Annual General Meeting and is pleased to present its new Board of Directors for 2017-2018. Pictured in the photo are (back row, L-R): Gregg Smith, CPA, CA (Treasurer) and Peter Buxton, Q.C. (Director), and (front row, L-R): Sierra Van Straaten (Secretary) - [12th Annual Chefs Charity Dinner in Surrey Raises Over $102,000 for At-Risk Youth](http://danslegacy.com/2025/11/12th-annual-chefs-charity-dinner-in-surrey-raises-over-102000-for-at-risk-youth/) - November 10, 2024 On Saturday, November 8, 115 guests turned out to support Dan’s Legacy’s 12th Annual Chefs Charity Dinner fundraiser at the CIVIC Hotel in Surrey, and raised $102,761 for at-risk youth. The funds will go towards Dan’s Legacy’s trauma-informed, no barrier counselling and wrap-around support programs. Erin Cebula was the evening’s MC, which - [Dan’s Legacy 12th Annual Chefs Charity Dinner Fundraiser at Civic Hotel, Surrey, November 8](http://danslegacy.com/2025/09/dans-legacy-12th-annual-chefs-charity-dinner-fundraiser-at-civic-hotel-surrey-november-8/) - On Saturday, November 8, Dan’s Legacy will once again host its Chefs Charity Dinner gala in Surrey, an annual event that raises funds for the charity’s trauma-informed counselling and wrap-around support programs for at-risk youth. The last time Dan’s Legacy held its fundraiser in Surrey was in 2019 in the foyer of City Hall; this - [Dan's Legacy 2025 GVBOT Business Awards Finalist](http://danslegacy.com/2025/07/dans-legacy-2025-gvbot-business-awards-finalist/) - 2025 Business Distinction Awards Finalists Announced July 8, 2025 For Immediate Release VANCOUVER, B.C. — The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, in collaboration with the Scale-up Centre for SMEs, is pleased to announce the 25 finalists for the 2025 Business Distinction Awards. These awards celebrate small and medium-sized businesses that have gone above and beyond to - [11th Annual Chefs' Charity Dinner Raises Over $77,000 for At-Risk Youth](http://danslegacy.com/2024/11/11th-annual-chefs-charity-dinner-raises-over-77000-for-at-risk-youth/) - November 18, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Saturday, November 16, 118 guests turned out to support Dan’s Legacy’s 11th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner presented by the BCGEU at the Freemasons Hall in New Westminster, and raised $77,685 for at-risk youth. The funds will go towards Dan’s Legacy’s trauma-informed, no barrier counselling programs, as well as - [Al Roadburg Foundation Makes Generous Donation to Support At-Risk Youth Programs](http://danslegacy.com/2025/03/al-roadburg-foundation-makes-generous-donation-to-support-at-risk-youth-programs/) - 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 - [Staff Spotlight: Aditi Rudra](http://danslegacy.com/2025/01/staff-spotlight-aditi-rudra/) - 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 - [Dan's Legacy / New West Legion Holiday Dinner](http://danslegacy.com/2024/12/dans-legacy-new-west-legion-holiday-dinner/) - What a fantastic evening we had Dec 17 at the New Westminster Legion Branch #2 catering a Christmas dinner for the seniors and our youth clients. The party was the idea of our ED Barb Coates and the Legion’s Operations Manager Michelle Lapre, who figured the two groups would enjoy meeting each other. Many seniors - [Chef Andrew George Inducted Into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame](http://danslegacy.com/2024/10/chef-andrew-george-inducted-into-the-bc-restaurant-hall-of-fame/) - 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 - [Dan’s Legacy 11th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner in New Westminster Gourmet Food, Friends and Fundraiser on November 16](http://danslegacy.com/2024/10/dans-legacy-11th-annual-chefs-charity-dinner-in-new-westminster-gourmet-food-friends-and-fundraiser-on-november-16/) - 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 - [DAN’S DINER IN THE SPOTLIGHT](http://danslegacy.com/2024/10/dans-diner-in-the-spotlight/) - 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 - [World Mental Health Day](http://danslegacy.com/2024/10/world-mental-health-day/) - 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 - [Truth and Reconciliation Day: A Commitment to Healing and Collaboration](http://danslegacy.com/2024/09/truth-and-reconciliation-day-a-commitment-to-healing-and-collaboration/) - As we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, we at Dan’s Legacy reflect on our commitment to supporting Indigenous youth and fostering healing within the community. This day serves as a time to honour the survivors of the residential school system, and those who never returned home, and acknowledge the - [Dan's Legacy's AGM and 2023 Annual Report](http://danslegacy.com/2024/06/dans-legacys-agm-and-2023-annual-report/) - 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 – - [International Overdose Awareness Day 2024](http://danslegacy.com/2024/08/international-overdose-awareness-day-2024/) - 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 - [Dan’s Legacy Staff Adventure Day - Summer Edition!](http://danslegacy.com/2024/08/dans-legacy-staff-adventure-day-summer-edition/) - 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 - [A Ride Along the Seawall and Lunch at the Park](http://danslegacy.com/2024/08/a-ride-along-the-seawall-and-lunch-at-the-park/) - 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 - [Highlighting the Importance of Self-care at Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2024/07/highlighting-the-importance-of-self-care-at-dans-legacy/) - 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 - [Unveiling Dan’s Diner: A Social Culinary Revolution in New Westminster](http://danslegacy.com/2023/11/unveiling-dans-diner-a-social-culinary-revolution-in-new-westminster/) - 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 - [Dan’s Legacy and the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Carving Project](http://danslegacy.com/2024/06/dans-legacy-and-the-collingwood-neighbourhood-house-carving-project/) - 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 - [Pride Month 2024: Reflecting On Our Commitment to the LGBTQ2S+ Community](http://danslegacy.com/2024/06/pride-month-2024-reflecting-on-our-commitment-to-the-lgbtq2s-community/) - As you may know, June is Pride month. It’s a month to celebrate and highlight the LGBTQ2S+ community, and we’re incredibly proud of the work we’ve done and continue to do to help the many LGBTQ2S+ clients that reach out to us for support. In fact, 30% of our clients identify as belonging to the - [Surrey’s Sukhi Bath Motors Supports Dan’s Legacy’s Recovered Food Program](http://danslegacy.com/2024/05/surreys-sukhi-bath-motors-supports-dans-legacys-recovered-food-program/) - More people facing food insecurity issues in the Lower Mainland will get help from Dan’s Legacy Foundation, thanks to the purchase of a 3-tonne, refrigerated truck from Surrey’s Sukhi Bath Motors. The company donated $20,000 of the purchase price of the truck to the charity, which will be used to collect and distribute donated food - [International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia](http://danslegacy.com/2024/05/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia/) - Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Dan’s Legacy proudly stands in support of the LGBTQ2S+ community and we reaffirm our commitment to this year’s theme by ensuring that no one is left behind. Roughly 20% of the youth that seek the support we offer via our trauma-informed counselling and wrap around - [Mental Health and Compassion at Dan’s Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2024/05/mental-health-and-compassion-at-dans-legacy/) - May is Mental Health Month, and Mental Health Week runs from May 6 – May 12. This year, the theme focuses on compassion, and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is inviting everyone to start a conversation about how compassion connects. With that in mind, we thought we’d share how our team exemplifies compassion and - [Staff Attend LGBTQ2S+ Workshop](http://danslegacy.com/2024/05/staff-attend-lgbtq2s-workshop/) - On May 1st, the team at Dan’s Legacy came together to participate in a workshop that aimed to broaden our collective understanding of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Dan’s Legacy has benefited from increased financial support over the past year and as a result, we have been able to serve more clients. Roughly 20% of the youth - [Staff Collaborate During Cultural Values Workshop](http://danslegacy.com/2024/04/staff-collaborate-during-cultural-values-workshop/) - On April 24, the team at Dan’s Legacy attended an all-day Cultural Values Workshop at the Freemasons Hall in New Westminster. The goal was to get everyone together to discuss the collective shared values that make up the staff and the backbone of Dan’s Legacy. The project to define our values was headed up by - [Deloitte Volunteers Help with Earth Day](http://danslegacy.com/2024/04/deloitte-volunteers-help-with-earth-day/) - Every April 22 since 1970 people around the world recognize Earth Day, showing their support for environmental protection initiatives - now more critical than ever. At Dan’s Legacy, we’ve been lucky to have the support of volunteers from Deloitte, who, for the past four years, have provided us with a number of pro-bono projects: a - [National Volunteer Week](http://danslegacy.com/2024/04/national-volunteer-week/) - April 14-20 is National Volunteer Week, and we’d like to take this opportunity to salute the many volunteers who keep Dan’s Legacy running. Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization, and we can only do the work we do thanks to their support. There are many ways to lend a hand to Dan’s Legacy, - [Celebrating Social Work Month: Empowering Social Workers at Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2024/03/celebrating-social-work-month-empowering-social-workers-at-dans-legacy2024/) - 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 - [Chef Andrew George: A Culinary Champion for Dan's Legacy on Global News - This is BC](http://danslegacy.com/2024/02/chef-andrew-george-a-culinary-champion-for-dans-legacy-on-global-news-this-is-bc/) - 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 - [Dan’s Legacy Receives $20,000 Community Board Grant from TELUS Friendly Future Foundation: The funds will provide paid work experiences to at-risk youth](http://danslegacy.com/2024/01/dans-legacy-receives-20000-community-board-grant-from-telus-friendly-future-foundation-the-funds-will-provide-paid-work-experiences-to-at-risk-youth/) - 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 - [Dan’s Legacy 10th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner in Fort Langley Raises Over $68,000 for At-Risk Youth](http://danslegacy.com/2023/11/dans-legacy-10th-annual-chefs-charity-dinner-in-fort-langley-raises-over-68000-for-at-risk-youth/) - November 8, 2023 On Thursday, November 2, 108 guests turned out in support of the 10th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner at the Fort Langley Community Hall and raised just over $68,000 for Dan’s Legacy. The funds will go towards the charity’s no-barrier trauma-informed counselling and wrap-around programs for youth affected by mental health and addictions - [Celebrating Pride Month 2023](http://danslegacy.com/2023/06/celebrating-pride-month-2023/) - 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 - [National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023](http://danslegacy.com/2023/06/national-indigenous-peoples-day-2023/) - 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 - [Announcing Our New Board Members for 2023-2024](http://danslegacy.com/2023/06/dans-legacy-announcing-four-new-board-members-for-2022-2022-2/) - 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 - [Celebrating Earth Month at Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2023/04/celebrating-earth-month-at-dans-legacy/) - 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 - [KPU Psychiatric Nursing Students Create Project Proposal for Dan's Legacy Triage](http://danslegacy.com/2023/04/kpu-psychiatric-nursing-students-create-project-proposal-for-dans-legacy-triage/) - Kwantlen Polytechnic University psychiatric nursing students Umika Vassa and Thanatchaya Tumphet approached Dan's Legacy for their research project with the aim to differentiate the risk levels of clients at Dan’s Legacy in order to triage the youth for counselling services based on needs. The project goals included: To research the partner sites that have referred - [National Volunteer Week 2023 - Salvatore & Lorrie Story](http://danslegacy.com/2023/04/national-volunteer-week-2023/) - April 16 to April 22 is National Volunteer Week in Canada and this year’s focus is “Volunteering Weaves Us Together”. At Dan’s Legacy, we can’t think of a more appropriate theme that truly reflects how we feel about our volunteers as well as defines the impact they have on our cause. The COVID-19 pandemic separated us - [Dan's Legacy to Benefit from $1.7M Grant to New Westminster through "Building Safer Communities Fund"](http://danslegacy.com/2023/03/dans-legacy-will-receive-360400-from-the-city-of-new-westminster-building-safer-communities-fund-to-launch-its-dans-diner-project/) - On Friday, February 24, MP Parm Bains (Steveston-Richmond East) announced a grant of up to $1.7M to the City of New Westminster through Public Safety Canada’s “Building Safer Communities” fund, designed to prevent gun and gang violence. Dan’s Legacy has been contracted to provide trauma informed counselling and work experience opportunities through its new “Dan’s - [Dan's Legacy A Year in Review 2022](http://danslegacy.com/2022/11/dans-legacy-a-year-in-review-2022/) - 2022 was a transformational year for Dan’s Legacy, and we captured the highlights in this “Year in Review” video that premiered at our 9th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner presented by BCGEU on November 5. Our thanks to our staff, volunteers and other supporters for their outstanding work and for making a difference in the lives - [Dan’s Legacy’s 9th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner Raises Over $32,000 for Youth At-Risk in Vancouver](http://danslegacy.com/2022/11/dans-legacys-9th-annual-chefs-charity-dinner-raises-over-32000-for-youth-at-risk-in-vancouver/) - Delta, BC – On Saturday, November 5, 120 guests turned out in support of the 9th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner presented by BCGEU held at the Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Garden and raised $32,729 for Dan’s Legacy. The funds will go towards the charity’s trauma-informed counselling and life-skills programs for youth at risk. Celebrity TV - [More mental-health, substance-use supports for youth in Greater Vancouver](http://danslegacy.com/2022/11/more-mental-health-substance-use-supports-for-youth-in-greater-vancouver/) - 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 - [Chefs in the House presented by Foundry Kitchens](http://danslegacy.com/2022/05/chefs-in-the-house/) - 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 - [Dan's Legacy Announcing Four New Board Members for 2022-2022](http://danslegacy.com/2022/07/dans-legacy-announcing-four-new-board-members-for-2022-2022/) - The Dan’s Legacy Annual General Meeting was held electronically on June 15, 2022, and we were thrilled to welcome four new Directors who have a keen interest in youth mental health. Our full complement of 10 Directors include: Peter Buxon, Q.C. (Chair), Baltej Singh Dhillon (Vice-Chair), Roberta McArthur (Treasurer), Darin Froese (Secretary), Wayne Cousins, Kelso - [Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) at Princess Margaret Secondary School](http://danslegacy.com/2022/07/youth-and-philanthropy-initiative-ypi-at-princess-margaret-secondary-school/) - (Photo: Arsala, Aamna, Noordeep, Executive Director Barb, and Marketing and Communications Manager Linda) Dan’s Legacy was honoured recently at Princess Margaret Secondary School in Surrey by a group of Grade 10 students involved in the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) program who invited us to attend the final competition and presentations. Arsala, Aamna, and Noordeep chose - [Dan’s Legacy’s Annual General Meeting 2022](http://danslegacy.com/2022/05/dans-legacys-annual-general-meeting-2022/) - Dan’s Legacy’s virtual AGM is coming up on Wednesday, June 15 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and all members are invited to attend. To join or renew your membership, please click here. Members vote to appoint Directors to the Board for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Call for Nominations We’re looking to fill 3 vacant - [Mental Awareness Fundraiser for Dan’s Legacy - THE NEGATIVE CREEPS Concert](http://danslegacy.com/2022/05/mental-awareness-fundraiser-for-dans-legacy-the-negative-creeps-concert/) - On May 14th, The Negative Creeps performed in support of Dan’s Legacy with funds raised to support “East Van Dan’s”, the charity’s drop-in workshop program in the Downtown Eastside and East Vancouver. This fundraiser event had THE NEGATIVE CREEPS perform at The Red Room in Vancouver, BC promoting mental health awareness with the music of - [Child & Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMHSU) Conference](http://danslegacy.com/2022/05/child-youth-mental-health-and-substance-use-cymhsu-conference/) - On Friday, May 13, 2022, Dan's Legacy had the opportunity to bring our Program Director, Tom Littlewood to speak at the 7th Annual CYMHSU Conference in Vancouver. The audience was comprised of family physicians, specialists, pediatricians, representatives from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, as - [Celebrating Our Volunteers April 24-30 2022](http://danslegacy.com/2022/04/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](http://danslegacy.com/2022/03/changing-lives-dans-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](http://danslegacy.com/2022/03/west-point-grey-academy-students-donate-1000-to-dans-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](http://danslegacy.com/2022/01/bell-lets-talk-community-fund-provides-20000-to-aunt-leahs-place-dans-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](http://danslegacy.com/2021/12/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](http://danslegacy.com/2021/11/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 - [True Extent of Damage to Indigenous People in Canada Lies Beyond Unmarked Graves in Kamloops](http://danslegacy.com/2021/06/true-extent-of-damage-to-indigenous-people-in-canada-lies-beyond-unmarked-graves-in-kamloops/) - June 11, 2021 - The tragedy of bodies in unmarked graves found at the Kamloops residential school is only the tip of the iceberg in this ongoing saga of cultural genocide. Soon more will be discovered at other residential schools across Canada. As a therapist with forty-five years’ experience, I have worked with numerous residential - [Erin Cebula Celebrity Guest Host of "Chefs in the House"](http://danslegacy.com/2021/09/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](http://danslegacy.com/2021/08/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 - [New Board of Directors 2021-2022](http://danslegacy.com/2021/06/new-board-of-directors-2021-2022/) - JUNE 17, 2021 Delta, BC – On Wednesday, June 16 Dan’s Legacy Foundation began its fiscal year with a new Board of Directors acclaimed at its virtual Annual General Meeting. The nine Directors are: Peter Buxton, Q.C. (President), Baltej Singh Dhillon (Vice-President), Roberta McArthur (Treasurer), Darin Froese (Secretary), Wayne Cousins (Director), Kyle Demes (Director), Shannon - [Co-operators Community Funds provides $20,000 for “Intro to Cook” Job-skills Training Program](http://danslegacy.com/2021/05/co-operators-community-funds-provides-20000-for-intro-to-cook-job-skills-training-program/) - May 29, 2021 - Youth with barriers to job-skills training opportunities will be able to find work in the food service and hospitality industries in Metro Vancouver through Dan’s Legacy Foundation’s “Intro to Cook” program, funded in part by a $20,000 grant from Co-operators Community Funds. The free work-skills program based in New Westminster provides - [Expanding Emergency Counselling Services in Lower Mainland Hospitals](http://danslegacy.com/2021/05/expanding-emergency-counselling-services-in-lower-mainland-hospitals/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2021 Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions VANCOUVER - Youth and young adults in the Lower Mainland will benefit now and in the future as Dan's Legacy Foundation expands its free mental health and substance use outreach at Surrey Memorial, Royal Columbian, Burnaby General and BC Children's hospitals. The expansion, - [Recruiting New Directors for 2021-2022](http://danslegacy.com/2021/04/recruiting-new-directors-for-2021-2022/) - Dan’s Legacy’s is looking to fill four (4) vacant seats on our Board of Directors and we’re wondering if you might be interested? Our Annual General Meeting takes place virtually by Zoom on Wednesday, June 16th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, when we will present the Annual Report and hold elections to our Board. All Members - [Chefs in the House presented by Pacific Restaurant Supply](http://danslegacy.com/2020/09/chefs-in-the-house-presented-by-pacific-restaurant-supply-fundraiser/) - Every Thursday from October 8 to November 5, Zoom in to the “Chefs in the House presented by Pacific Restaurant Supply” virtual fundraiser, and learn the secrets of gourmet cooking from the pros! All funds raised go towards Dan’s Legacy’s counselling and life- skills programs for youth at risk in Metro Vancouver. Join chefs Bruce - [National Volunteer Week 2021](http://danslegacy.com/2021/04/national-volunteer-week-2021/) - April 18 - 24, 2021 is National Volunteer Week and we at Dan’s Legacy would like to take this opportunity to celebrate and recognize all our volunteers who generously share their time and talents with us and contribute so much to our organization every day. Thank you - for all that you do! Dan’s Legacy - [We're Hiring!](http://danslegacy.com/2021/03/were-hiring/) - Dan’s Legacy has an opening for one (1) trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapist to work with youth at risk, ages 15 to 25 years old, in Metro Vancouver. Some family counselling expected. The position includes extensive outreach involving personal visits with the clients; having access to a dependable vehicle is an asset. The position starts - [SurreyCares Funds Social Worker to Dan's Legacy's Team](http://danslegacy.com/2021/02/1688/) - February 2, 2021 SurreyCares Community Foundation has supplied a $12,845 Emergency Community Support Fund grant to Dan’s Legacy, which is being used to add a Social Worker to the team. This investment will help meet the increased demand for mental health support for youth at risk. The COVID-19 pandemic affected many social workers’ ability to - [Citta Activewear Supports Dan’s Legacy with Month-Long Promotion](http://danslegacy.com/2021/01/citta-activewear-supports-dans-legacy-with-month-long-promotion/) - JANUARY 15, 2021 Citta, a women’s lifestyle athletic wear company, is supporting the Dan’s Legacy Foundation during a month-long promotion from January 15th to February 15th. For each pair of tights sold, Citta will donate another pair of tights to the charity’s Fitness program for youth at risk. “Citta wanted to find a way to - [this thing we do called dan's legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2020/12/this-thing-we-do-called-dans-legacy/) - Why do we do this? Because these kids, with leather and tattoos, pink and green hair and black painted nails, who sneer whenever an adult comes around, are just kids. Young people who grew up in stable families are ready to engage in the world when they take their first steps at independence, but youth - [Giving Tuesday December 1st, 2020](http://danslegacy.com/2020/12/giving-tuesday-december-1st-2020/) - “The only time you should look down on someone is when you’re helping them get back up.” Destiny Newton said this last year at our gala, and explained how Dan’s Legacy gave her a new start in life with shelter, food, clothing, support and counselling. Raised in a family of addicts, Destiny says she struggled - [SurreyCares Community Foundation grants $75,000 to Dan’s Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2020/07/surreycares-community-foundation-grants-75000-to-dans-legacy/) - SurreyCares Community Foundation grants $75,000 to Dan’s Legacy to support COVID-19 Mental Health Counselling for At-risk Youth July 10, 2020 SurreyCares Community Foundation today announced that it will provide $75,000 to Dan’s Legacy to support the addition of a trauma-informed therapist to its team in order to meet the increased demand for mental health support - [TELUS Friendly Future Foundation Provides $18,000 Grant to Dan’s Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2020/05/telus-friendly-future-foundation-provides-18000-grant-to-dans-legacy/) - MAY 12, 2020 The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation recently provided a grant of $18,000 to Dan’s Legacy to support the charity’s response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. The funds will go towards Dan’s Legacy’s trauma and culturally informed counselling programs for at-risk youth in Metro Vancouver. “The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation has been a - [Mental Health Week - The Story of "Jacob"](http://danslegacy.com/2020/05/mental-health-week-the-story-of-jacob/) - “Jacob”, (23) is half Indigenous and born into a family with a history of alcoholism. As a child he was unaware of his Indigenous heritage but when it was revealed, he became the victim of racist bullying in elementary school. “Jacob” also experienced many other forms of trauma in childhood which led to anxiety, depression, - [Mental Health Week - The Story of "Denne"](http://danslegacy.com/2020/05/mental-health-week-the-story-of-denne/) - “Denne” (22) has had an eventful few years, some good, but many bad. After years of trauma as a child in foster care, they ended up homeless, couch surfing and into party mode. When “Denne” came out as Queer, they immediately lost whatever family ties and former friends they had had. Dan’s Legacy connected “Denne” - [Mental Health Week - The Story of "Ron"](http://danslegacy.com/2020/05/mental-health-week-the-story-of-ron/) - “Ron” (21) grew up bouncing back and forth between foster care and living with an aunt. When he first started counselling sessions with Dan’s Legacy he exhibited dangerous behaviour such as hard drug use, suicide ideation, and dissociative episodes that were sometimes criminal. But after six months of therapy he is well into the trauma - [Mental Health Week - The Story of "Stacey"](http://danslegacy.com/2020/05/mental-health-week-the-story-of-stacey/) - “Stacey” (22) was raised by a single mom; her father left when she was five, but her parents’ violent relationship had already imprinted on her. From her teens to young adulthood she went from dysfunctional relationship to another. She is now single and raising a toddler. Over the past year she worked hard with Dan’s - [Thank You To Our Volunteers!](http://danslegacy.com/2020/04/thank-you-to-our-volunteers/) - April 19 - 25, 2020 is National Volunteer Week and we at Dan’s Legacy would like to take this opportunity to recognize all our volunteers who share their time and talents with us and remind them of how outstanding they really are. Dan’s Legacy relies on the continued commitment of volunteers to help us provide - [Dan’s Legacy and Laid-off Chefs Create Meals from Surplus Food to Feed Those In Need](http://danslegacy.com/2020/03/dans-legacy-and-vancouver-chefs-create-meals-from-surplus-food-to-feed-those-in-need/) - March 22, 2020 A group of philanthropically minded local chefs, most of whom have been temporarily laid off due to COVID-19 restaurant closures, are working with Dan’s Legacy to transform surplus food into delicious soups and meals for those in need in the community. Chefs TJ Conwi and Bruce Nollert from Ono Vancouver, Chef Warren - [UBC Spring Gala](http://danslegacy.com/2020/02/ubc-spring-gala/) - The students of the Faculty of Medicine at UBC present their annual Spring Gala on Saturday, March 7 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and this year proceeds from the event benefit Dan’s Legacy. Now in its 26th year, the UBC Medicine Spring Gala brings together medical students from all four years in - [Trans Extravaganza 2020](http://danslegacy.com/2020/01/trans-extravaganza-2020/) - [PayPal Gives Donates US$15,500 to Dan’s Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2020/01/paypal-gives-donates-us15500-to-dans-legacy/) - On January 3, 2020 Dan’s Legacy received a US$15,500 (Cdn$19,511) donation from PayPal Gives for the charity’s trauma and culturally-informed counselling programs. The grant was recommended by PayPal’s employee-volunteer led Vancouver GIVE Team at Hyperwallet, a subsidiary of PayPal and strong supporter of Dan’s Legacy. The funds will go towards helping at-risk youth like Destiny, - [Coast Capital Savings Supports Dan's Legacy's "East Van Dan's Program" with a $24,000 Grant](http://danslegacy.com/2019/12/coast-capital-savings-supports-dans-legacys-east-van-dans-program-with-a-24000-grant/) - December 11, 2019 - Coast Capital Savings recently provided a grant of $24,000 to the Dan’s Legacy Foundation in support of the charity’s “East Van Dan’s” program. The funds will provide counselling and land-based intervention therapies to at-risk Indigenous youth. Youth such as “Michael”, an 18 year old Indigenous young man who was heavily involved - [Giving What You Can on #GivingTuesday](http://danslegacy.com/2019/12/giving-what-you-can-on-givingtuesday/) - To recognize #givingtuesday, here’s a story about some youth who gave their most valuable possession – their time – to make a difference in the lives of other at-risk youth who have nothing. T’yanna and Benny helped us stuff backpacks with warm clothing, space blankets, waterproof ponchos and power bars that we are giving - [Pacific Blue Cross Health Foundation Supports Dan’s Legacy Foundation with a $5,000 Grant](http://danslegacy.com/2019/11/pacific-blue-cross-health-foundation-supports-dans-legacy-foundation-with-a-5000-grant/) - November 19, 2019 NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – Pacific Blue Cross Health Foundation recently provided a grant of $5,000 to the Dan’s Legacy Foundation in support of the charity’s outreach programs for queer youth in Metro Vancouver. The funds will go towards the development of a convention for Trans, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary and inter-sex youth in January, - [6th Annual Chefs' Charity Dinner Gala Raises Over $42,000](http://danslegacy.com/2019/11/6th-annual-chefs-charity-dinner-gala-raises-over-42000/) - On Saturday, November 2, 120 guests turned out in support of the 6th Annual Chefs' Charity Dinner held in the atrium of Surrey City Hall and raised $42,755 for Dan’s Legacy. The funds will go towards the charity’s trauma-informed counselling and life-skills programs for at-risk youth. CBC Radio Host Angela Sterritt returned for the second - [Bell Let's Talk Provides $20,000 Grant to Aunt Leah's Place & Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2019/10/bell-lets-talk-provides-20000-grant-to-aunt-leahs-place-dans-legacy/) - NEW WESTMINSTER, October 24, 2019 – Aunt Leah’s Place is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund to expand the capacity of its free clinical counselling program operated in partnership with Dan’s Legacy Foundation. The Link: Mental Health Supports for Youth from Care program provides free - [6th Annual Chefs' Charity Dinner](http://danslegacy.com/2019/06/chefscharitydinner/) - Join us for our 6th annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner! This year we’re bringing our signature event to Surrey where we will celebrate our partnerships in the community and the remarkable achievements of our youth clients. Proceeds from this fundraiser go towards our counselling and life-skills programs for youth with trauma-based mental health and addictions issues. - [Kitchen Table Restaurants "International Pasta Day" Fundraiser for Dan's Legacy October 17, 2019](http://danslegacy.com/2019/10/kitchen-table-restaurants-international-pasta-day-fundraiser-for-dans-legacy-october-17-2019/) - On October 17, four beloved dining destinations in the Kitchen Table Restaurants family will mark International Pasta Day and give back to the community by offering an exclusive pasta feature at Vancouver’s Pourhouse, Ask For Luigi and Ristorante Di Beppe and North Vancouver’s newly opened Farina a Legna on Thursday. The chefs at each restaurant - [The Chefs’ Challenge is On at Dan’s Legacy’s 6th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner Fundraiser](http://danslegacy.com/2019/10/the-chefs-challenge-is-on-at-dans-legacys-6th-annual-chefs-charity-dinner-fundraiser/) - October 4, 2019 New Westminster, BC – The challenge is on once again at the Dan’s Legacy 6th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner on November 2nd in Surrey, as the entire menu will be created using surplus food. Funds raised at the gala go towards Dan's Legacy's therapeutic counselling and life-skills programs for youth battling trauma-based - [Dan's Legacy Foundation wins $10,500 Donation from 100WomenVan](http://danslegacy.com/2019/09/dans-legacy-foundation-wins-10500-donation-from-100womenvan/) - September 16, 2019 100 Women Who Care Vancouver (aka 100WomenVan) members were encouraged by the grassroots work Dan’s Legacy Foundation does in our community to help at-risk youth and chose them to receive a $10,500 donation at tonight’s meeting at Steamworks Brew Pub in Gastown. Barbara Coates, Executive Director of Dan’s Legacy Foundation shared how - [Dan's Legacy Receives $20,000 Grant from CMA Foundation for East Van Dan's](http://danslegacy.com/2019/08/dans-legacy-receives-20000-grant-from-cma-foundation-for-east-van-dans/) - CMA Foundation announces recipients of this year's Healthy Canadians Grants TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2019 The CMA Foundation (CMAF) is thrilled to announce the 15 recipients of the 2019 Healthy Canadians Grants program. Launched in 2018, the Healthy Canadians Grants program supports community-run initiatives that improve the quality of life for patients and vulnerable populations living - [Children's Aid Foundation of Canada Provides $46,800 in Funding to Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2019/06/childrens-aid-foundation-of-canada-provides-46800-in-funding-to-dans-legacy/) - June 21, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, a national organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth in the child welfare system, recently provided the Dan’s Legacy Foundation with a two-year grant totalling $46,800. The funds will support Dan’s Legacy’s therapeutic counselling for at-risk youth - [5th Annual Chefs' Charity Dinner 2018](http://danslegacy.com/2018/07/5th-annual-chefs-charity-dinner-2018/) - WE RAISED OVER $47,000! FULL STORY HERE Our 5th Annual Chef’s Charity Dinner presented by CN Rail takes place on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 at 6:00pm at the beautiful Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen. We invite you to join us for a fabulous evening of gourmet cuisine, music, live and silent auctions, and a - [Heritage Woods Students Donate $5,000 to Dan’s Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2019/06/heritage-woods-students-donate-5000-to-dans-legacy/) - Four grade 10 students from Heritage Woods Secondary School in Port Moody recently participated in a Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) program, won the competition, and donated their $5,000 prize to us at Dan's Legacy. The funds will go towards our therapeutic counselling and life-skills intervention programs for at-risk youth. Pictured in the photo are teacher - [Misunderstanding the Relationship between Opioids, Addiction and Trauma](http://danslegacy.com/2019/01/misunderstanding-the-relationship-between-opioids-addiction-and-trauma/) - Re: There are Safer Alternatives to Opioids after Wisdom-Teeth Removal Amy Ma and Dr. Susan Sutherland assert that evidence indicates a short prescription for opioids poses a risk of ongoing opioid use to our teens. In my opinion, based on 40+ years of working with at-risk youth, the real risk is not recognizing trauma as - [Hyperwallet Staff Raise More Than $15,000 for Dan’s Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2019/01/hyperwallet-staff-raise-more-than-15000-for-dans-legacy/) - Throughout the month of December, 2018, the staff at Vancouver’s Hyperwallet, a PayPal service, raised $15,189.70 for Dan’s Legacy. The funds will go towards the charity’s counselling and life-skills intervention programs for at-risk youth. “We’re completely blown away by the generosity of the team at Hyperwallet,” said Barbara Coates, Dan’s Legacy’s executive director. “They truly - [Silver Chef and ONO Vancouver raise $10,000 for Dan’s Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2018/11/silver-chef-and-ono-vancouver-raise-10000-for-dans-legacy/) - (Vancouver) Tuesday, November 27 – Ono Vancouver, a culinary consultancy organization, and Silver Chef, a hospitality financier, have raised $10,000 for the Dan’s Legacy Foundation for the charity’s “Dan’s Warehouse” project, a work-skills training program for youth in care, or aging out of care, who often face barriers to employment. Dan’s Legacy will use this - [Chefs' Charity Dinner Raises Over $47,000](http://danslegacy.com/2018/11/chefs-charity-dinner-raises-over-47000/) - On Tuesday, November 6, 118 guests turned out in support of the 5th Annual Chef’s Charity Dinner at the Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen and raised $47,163 for Dan’s Legacy. The funds will go towards the charity’s counselling and life-skills programs for youth affected by trauma-based mental health and addictions challenges. CBC Radio Host - [Journeys with Heart Donates $6,300 to Dan’s Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2018/09/journeys-with-heart-donates-6300-to-dans-legacy/) - On Thursday, September 6, Dan’s Legacy hosted a donor- recognition Bon Voyage reception at Simpatico Restaurant in Vancouver to thank the travelers of Journeys with Heart for their generous donation of $6,300. The funds raised will go towards Dan’s Legacy’s therapeutic counselling and life-skills intervention programs for youth battling trauma-based mental health and addictions issues. - [BC Ministry of Mental Health & Addictions Provides $200,000 Grant to Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2018/07/bc-ministry-of-mental-health-addictions-provides-200000-grant-to-dans-legacy/) - For Immediate Release Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions July 6, 2018 Province, Dan’s Legacy Foundation to provide counselling support to more youth VICTORIA – The Government of British Columbia is taking action to support young people struggling with mental health and addiction. To ensure that more at-risk youth in Metro Vancouver have access to - [Clearpoint Wealth Management Financial Seminar Supports Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2018/06/clearpoint-wealth-management-financial-seminar-supports-dans-legacy/) - Family-owned businesses in Delta are invited to attend a complimentary financial investment seminar on Tuesday, June 19 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 1665 56th Street, Delta. Joe Tablan, President of Clearpoint Wealth Management (CWM), will explain how business owners can take advantage of tax solutions to re-invest funds in their companies and have - [Chef John Bishop to Host Fundraising Tour to Greece for Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2018/04/chef-john-bishop-to-host-fundraising-tour-to-greece-for-dans-legacy/) - Journeys with Heart, a volunteer-based travel organization, is pleased to announce that well-known Vancouver restaurateur and philanthropist Chef John Bishop will guest host its fundraising culinary tour of Greece October 1-15, 2018. Funds raised by the trip benefit Dan’s Legacy. “I’m so proud to be a part of Journeys with Heart,” says Chef Bishop. “If - [TELUS Vancouver Community Board Donates $15,000 to Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2018/04/telus-vancouver-community-board-donates-15000-to-dans-legacy/) - On Monday, March 5, Allan Seckel, CEO of Doctors of BC and Board Member, TELUS Vancouver Community Board, presented a cheque for $15,000 to Dan’s Legacy in support of the charity’s therapeutic counselling program for students enrolled in the Coast Mental Health Culinary Skills Training Program. Staff and students treated Mr. Seckel and representatives from - [Delta Foundation Supports Workshops for Youth with FASD](http://danslegacy.com/2018/03/delta-foundation-supports-workshops-for-youth-with-fasd/) - On Saturday, March 3, representatives from the Delta Foundation presented a cheque for $5,000 to Dan’s Legacy in support of the charity’s Supported Program for Youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) pilot program. “It’s thanks to organizations like the Delta Foundation that we are able to provide unique programming for an underserved and very - [Pacific Blue Cross Health Foundation Donates $10,000 to Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2018/03/pacific-blue-cross-health-foundation-donates-10000-to-dans-legacy/) - On Saturday, March 3, Sarah Arsenault from the Pacific Blue Cross Health Foundation dropped by our workshop in Surrey and presented us with a cheque for $10,000. The funds will go towards our Supported Program for Youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) pilot program. “We’re thrilled with the help of the Pacific Blue Cross - [Coming Soon](http://danslegacy.com/2017/12/blog/) - [The True Spirit of Christmas](http://danslegacy.com/2017/12/the-true-spirit-of-christmas/) - This custom of once a year being nice to each other and giving each other gifts has always made me uncomfortable. It’s not that I don’t like being nice or gift-giving, but it’s how we treat each other the rest of the year that really counts. In the end even Scrooge gave gifts but it’s - [100 Men Who Care Vancouver Donates $10,000 to Dan’s Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2017/12/100-men-who-care-vancouver-donates-10000-to-dans-legacy/) - On Thursday, November 30, thirty-seven members of 100 Men Who Care Vancouver held a reception at the Donnelly Group Head Office and presented a cheque for $10,000 to Dan’s Legacy. The funds will go towards the charity’s counselling and life-skills programs for youth affected by trauma-based mental health and addictions challenges. “We work with private - [Chefs' Charity Dinner 2017](http://danslegacy.com/2017/07/chefs-charity-dinner/) - Save the date for the 4th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner, Thursday, November 16 at the beautiful Vancouver Club, 915 West Hastings Street in downtown Vancouver. Click here for more information. - [4th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner Raises Over $46,000](http://danslegacy.com/2017/11/4th-annual-chefs-charity-dinner-raises-over-46000/) - On Thursday, November 16, 118 guests turned out in support of the 4th Annual Chef’s Charity Dinner at the Vancouver Club and raised $46,765 for Dan’s Legacy. The funds will go towards the charity’s counselling and life-skills programs for youth affected by trauma-based mental health and addictions challenges. “We’re over the moon at the phenomenal - [Dan's Legacy 4th Annual Chefs' Charity Dinner](http://danslegacy.com/2017/10/dans-legacy-4th-annual-chefs-charity-dinner/) - On Thursday, November 16, three of Metro Vancouver’s Top Chefs will create exquisite culinary masterpieces for 120 guests at the 4th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner at the prestigious Vancouver Club. Funds raised at the gala support Dan’s Legacy’s counselling and life-skills programs for youth affected by trauma-based mental health and addictions challenges. Chefs for this - [Surrey Cares Supports Dan’s Legacy’s New Pilot Program with the Asante Centre](http://danslegacy.com/2017/10/surrey-cares-supports-dans-legacys-new-pilot-program-with-the-asante-centre/) - The Surrey Cares Community Foundation was pleased to provide a grant for $1,300 to the Dan's Legacy/Asante Centre Supported Program for Youth with FASD. Leaders with FASD will engage in a mentorship opportunity to help younger peers understand their abilities and discover areas of support, all with the clinical supervision of Dan's Legacy's trained therapists. - [Coast Capital Savings Funds Dan’s Legacy/Asante Centre Supported Program for Youth with FASD](http://danslegacy.com/2017/10/coast-capital-savings-supports-dans-legacyasante-centre-supported-program-for-youth-with-fasd/) - Coast Capital Savings recently provided a grant of $15,000 to Dan’s Legacy in support of the charity’s new Surrey-based Supported Program for Youth with FASD. Working in partnership with the Asante Centre, the fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) mentorship pilot program allows trained leaders with FASD to help younger peers understand their abilities, develop self-advocacy, - [Community Dinner in Burnaby Raises Over $9,000 for Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2017/08/community-dinner-in-burnaby-raises-over-9000-for-dans-legacy/) - On Saturday, August 26th approximately 75 guests came out in support of the 2nd Annual Community Dinner Fundraiser at Sande’s Lounge & Banquet Hall in Burnaby and helped raise $9,370 for Dan’s Legacy. The funds will go towards providing therapeutic counselling and life-skills intervention programs for youth affected by mental health and addictions challenges. “We’re - [Community Dinner Fundraiser at Burnaby Winter Club](http://danslegacy.com/2017/08/community-dinner-fundraiser-at-burnaby-winter-club/) - Foodies in the Burnaby/New Westminster area won’t want to miss the Dan’s Legacy 2nd annual Community Dinner Fundraiser at the Burnaby Winter Club on Saturday, August 26. The event features an outstanding menu prepared with surplus food, as well as the delicious creations of Burnaby’s own Chef Shay Kelly of The Caterer. Funds raised at - [Opioid Health Crisis - Funding for Prevention is Critical](http://danslegacy.com/2016/12/opioid-health-crisis-funding-for-prevention-is-critical/) - Harm reduction is one pillar but we need to pay equal, if not more, attention to prevention. - [Community Dinner 2017](http://danslegacy.com/2017/06/community-dinner-2017/) - Community Dinner Fundraiser Raises Over $9,000! - [1st Annual Community Dinner Raises $3,500 for Dan’s Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2016/08/1st-annual-community-dinner-raises-3500-for-dan-legacy/) - NEW WESTMINSTER, BC - On Saturday, August 27th over 100 guests came out in support of the 1st Annual Community Dinner at St. Barnabas Church Hall in New Westminster, and helped raise approximately $3,500 for Dan’s Legacy. The charity provides therapeutic counselling for youth battling addiction as a result of childhood abuse and trauma. “We’re - [Dan’s Legacy Announces New Team Members](http://danslegacy.com/2016/11/dans-legacy-announces-new-team-members/) - NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – Dan's Legacy is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its leadership team: Barbara Coates (Executive Director), Nigel Elliott (Director), and Janice Tomich (Director). Ms. Coates has a 33 year background in broadcasting, communications and public relations, working in the private, government and non-profit sectors. She is an - [Dan’s Legacy 3rd Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner Gala October 27 Funds Raised Help Youth Survivors of Trauma and Abuse](http://danslegacy.com/2016/09/3rd-annual-charity-dinner/) - NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – Iron Chef and Hell’s Kitchen have nothing on the upcoming 3rd Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner at the Vancouver Club on October 27th, a fundraiser for the Dan’s Legacy. Chef Sean Cousins, along with four other top chefs in Vancouver, will create a menu of culinary masterpieces guaranteed to delight the senses. - [3rd Annual Chefs' Charity Dinner Raises $70,000](http://danslegacy.com/2016/10/3rd-annual-chefs-charity-dinner-raises-70000/) - NEW WESTMINSTER, BC –Thursday, October 27th was an evening of elegance and delightful surprises as 109 guests turned out in support of the 3rd Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner at the Vancouver Club, and raised $70,000 for Dan’s Legacy. The charity provides therapeutic counselling and life-skills programs for youth survivors of trauma and abuse. “We’re absolutely - [Tsawwassen Craft Fair and Fundraiser for Dan's Legacy](http://danslegacy.com/2016/11/tsawwassen-craft-fair-and-fundraiser-for-dans-legacy/) - Four Tsawwassen Women Team Up to Support At-Risk Youth & Homeless With Holiday Craft Fair and Fundraiser ## Pages - [Home](http://danslegacy.com/) - Get Help No-cost trauma-informed counselling and wrap-around support programs for at-risk youth.​ Contact Us How You Can Help There are many ways you can help Dan’s Legacy:DonateVolunteerBecome an Ambassador for the CauseBe a part of our team and help give a young person a hand back up. Support Us Dan's Diner Job-Skills Training Participants in - [Career Opportunities](http://danslegacy.com/career-opportunities/) - Apply now – send an email to: hr@danslegacy.com On-Call Weekdays & Weekends Surplus Food DriverOn-Call Cook InstructorAssistant Cook InstructorSocial Worker - [Get Help](http://danslegacy.com/help/) - If you are in a crisis — Call 911 — or go to your nearest hospital emergencyRegistrations Open Tuesday, September 2, 2026Please click on “Register Yourself” and fill out your information. Someone from our outreach team will contact you within 1-3 weeks to complete an intake process over the phone. For Referring ProfessionalsPlease fill out your client’s information - [Cook Training](http://danslegacy.com/cook-training/) - Learn Professional Cooking Skills. Train for Work. Get Paid While Learning.Who Can ApplyYou may be eligible if you:Are 19–25 years oldAre referred by WorkBCAre eligible through EI, BCEA, PWD or non-PWD assistanceAre interested in working as a prep cook or kitchen helperCan attend a full-time, Monday-Friday, 3:00pm – 8:30pmAddress: 3690 Vanness Avenue, Vancouver (near Skytrain)The - [F.A.S.T. (Food Acquisition, Storage & Transport)](http://danslegacy.com/food-acquisition-storage-transport/) - Who Can ApplyYou may be eligible if you:Are 19–25 years oldCan legally work in CanadaAre unemployed or underemployedCan safely lift boxes of up to 25lbs / 11kgCan stand for long periodsAre receiving Income Assistance, PWD, PPMB, Hardship Assistance, or eligible Indigenous Income AssistanceProof of eligibility is required before acceptance into the programWhat You Will DoTrain - [Dan's Diner Social Enterprise](http://danslegacy.com/dans-diner-social-enterprise/) - Learn Professional Food Service Skills. Train for Work. Get Paid While Learning.Who Can ApplyYou may be eligible if you:Are 19–25 years oldCan legally work in CanadaAre unemployed or underemployedCan safely stand, move around, and work in a kitchen and customer service environmentAre receiving Income Assistance, PWD, PPMB, Hardship Assistance, or eligible Indigenous Income AssistanceProof of - [Staff & Board of Directors](http://danslegacy.com/about-us/) - Administrative Staff Barbara Coates – Executive Director Barbara accepted the position of Executive Director at Dan’s Legacy in September, 2016, after four years with the Marketing and Communications team at Variety - The Children’s Charity of BC. Barbara brings a 33-year background in broadcasting and communications to her role, as well as marketing, public relations - [Annual Report & Financial Statements](http://danslegacy.com/annual-report/) - 2025-2026 Annual Report 2024-2025 Annual Report & Financial Statement 2023-2024 Annual Report & Financial Statement 2022-2023 Annual Report & Financial Statement 2020-2021 Annual Report - [Contact](http://danslegacy.com/contact/) - Corporate Support & Donations Barb Coates, Executive Director barb.coates@danslegacy.com 877-352-3407 Volunteers & Special Events Amy Mildenberger, Manager, Administration & Special Events amy.mildenberger@danslegacy.com Media Enquiries Barb Coates, Executive Director barb.coates@danslegacy.com 877-352-3407 Mailing Address Please send enquiry for mailing address to info@danslegacy.com Office Address 250-131 11th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 4C7 Office Number with Directory 877-352-3407 - [2026 Chefs Charity Dinner](http://danslegacy.com/2026chefscharitydinner/) - Our 13th Annual Chefs Charity Dinner is returning to Surrey and we look forward to celebrating again with you! Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Civic Hotel Autograph Collection to sample the delights of our gourmet guest chefs,each of whom will prepare a signature dish using recovered food.Funds raised at our event - [Dan’s Diner – Job Skills Training](http://danslegacy.com/job-skills-training/) - Want to learn how to cook and run a food service business? Dan's Diner We teach youth ages 19 to 25 in the Lower Mainland. Our goal is to help youth build self-esteem, maintain positive mental health, and secure employment in the food service industry. Students in our 3-month program learn basic cooking skills, food service - [2025 Chefs Charity Dinner](http://danslegacy.com/2025chefscharitydinner/) - Our 12th Annual Chefs Charity Dinner is coming back to Surrey and we invite you to join the celebration! We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Civic Hotel Autograph Collection to sample the delights of our gourmet guest chefs, each of whom will prepare a signature dish using recovered - [Resources for Partners, Businesses, and Other Organizations](http://danslegacy.com/resources/partners/) - UBC SARAVYC Program Evaluation Report 2025 Job-skills Training Flyers Cook Training Program Dan's Diner Social Enterprise Warehouse and Swamping Training Program Infographics Understanding Substance Abuse and Addiction Reports 2022 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2024 Chefs' Charity Dinner Social Media Toolkit (ZIP File Download) - [Community Partners](http://danslegacy.com/about-us/our-partners/) - Community Partners 2025 Vancouver Aunt Leah’s -Vancouver - Supporting Youth from Foster Care | Aunt Leah's (auntleahs.org) Collingwood Neighborhood House - Home - Collingwood Neighbourhood House (cnh.bc.ca) Broadway Youth Resource Centre (BYRC, as part of PCRS) - Broadway Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) | Youth Resources | PCRS Covenant House - Covenant House Vancouver : Covenant House Vancouver (covenanthousebc.org) Burnaby - [Dan's Diner](http://danslegacy.com/dans-diner/) - catering@danslegacy.comOur social enterprise Dan’s Diner is located at #150 – 131 11th Street in New WestminsterMonday-Friday 11:30am to 5:30pm (closed on stat holidays)What’s on the menu?Dan’s Diner offers packaged soups, stews, curries, chilis and more, all made by our students under the direction of our professional chefs. New menu items are updated on a daily - [Resources](http://danslegacy.com/resources/) - Welcome to our resources hub. Please select whichever option applies to you. - [Our History](http://danslegacy.com/about-us/history-of-organization/) - The Dan's Legacy Foundation Dan’s Legacy was founded in memory of a young man who, after surviving sexual abuse as a teenager, self-medicated with hard drugs in an attempt to numb the psychological pain of the traumatic experience. He received help from substance abuse recovery programs on two occasions, but did not have access to - [Program Funding](http://danslegacy.com/about-us/program-funding/) - [Response to Racial Injustice](http://danslegacy.com/about-us/response-to-racial-injustice/) - Dan’s Legacy’s Response to Racial InjusticeThe recent protests that have taken place around the world in the fight against racial injustice have provided the Dan’s Legacy team (Staff and Board of Directors) with the opportunity to reflect upon and reaffirm our beliefs regarding diversity, equity and inclusivity.We support movements which acknowledge the deeply rooted problem - [Resources for Youth](http://danslegacy.com/resources/youth/) - Job-skills Training Flyers Cook Training Program Dan's Diner Social Enterprise Warehouse and Swamping Training Program Infographics Understanding Substance Use and Addiction - [Indigenous Cultural Workshops](http://danslegacy.com/indigenous-cultural-workshops/) - Indigenous youth continue to be affected by intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonization, Residential Schools, and the Sixties Scoop. Our Indigenous Cultural Workshops connect at-risk Indigenous youth to community and culture, which helps them to build resiliency and improve mental health outcomes. Through storytelling, song, dance, drum making and an introduction to the history and - [Trauma Informed Therapy & Recovery](http://danslegacy.com/trauma-informed-therapy/) - About Dan’s Legacy Dan’s Legacy provides trauma-informed and culturally sensitive counselling and life-skills intervention programs to youth affected by mental health and addictions issues. We meet the youth in our community partner locations across the Lower Mainland, attempt to maintain a no-wait list, and provide our services for free. Get Help Our Trauma Informed Approach - [Dan's Story](http://danslegacy.com/about-us/story/) - In loving memory of Dan August 31st 1986 - August 27th 2006 "Dan the man", or "Danno" as he was often called by his family, his friends and all those that loved him and respected him, lived his life day by day. His free spirit gave enjoyment to all those around him and everyone became - [Mission & Vision](http://danslegacy.com/about-us/mission-vision/) - Our MissionTo provide youth who have experienced trauma, with effective counselling, education, vocational, and other support programming.Our VisionAt risk youth, through insight and empowerment, have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and contribute to their community. - [Host a Fundraiser](http://danslegacy.com/ways-to-help/host-a-fundraiser/) - Start your own fundraising event to bring the community together in fun and creative ways and make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth in your community! Third-party events are an essential resource for raising funds and creating awareness that help us carry out our work in the community. Your support directly enables Dan’s - [Corporate Opportunities](http://danslegacy.com/ways-to-help/corporate-opportunities/) - We believe in developing mutually beneficial relationships with our corporate partners, ensuring a positive and impactful ROI for both our organizations. Benefits to our Corporate Partners include: Increased CSR visibility in the community by taking a leadership role in addressing the overdose and mental health crisis in BC Increased internal stakeholder morale and opportunities for - [2024 Chefs' Charity Dinner](http://danslegacy.com/2024chefscharitydinner/) - 2024 Chefs’ Charity Dinner Our 11th annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner is coming to New Westminster, and we invite you to join the celebration! We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the historic Freemasons Hall in New Westminster to sample the delights of our gourmet guest chefs, each of whom will - [Fitness and Recreation Program](http://danslegacy.com/fitness-program/) - Our Fitness and Recreation program is an integral part of our overall trauma-informed counselling program for youth at risk. Positive physical health directly impacts positive mental health. The program aims to offer a secure and inclusive environment for our youth clients to participate in physical activities, socialize with peers, and cultivate healthy habits, ultimately enhancing - [Hamper Program](http://danslegacy.com/hamper/) - Our Hamper Program offers free food hampers to our youth clients aged 15-25. This program is designed to provide our registered clients with a grocery store style experience where they get to select the items that best suit their dietary needs and preferences. This program is part of a larger initiative by Dan’s Legacy to - [Volunteer](http://danslegacy.com/ways-to-help/volunteer/) - Join our Volunteer Team! Volunteers are integral to the success of our programs and are truly valued members of our team. Whether lending a hand at one of our special events, washing dishes at our weekly community dinners, hosting fundraisers, or serving as Directors on our Board, our volunteers keep us firmly on track and - [Ways to Help](http://danslegacy.com/ways-to-help/) - VolunteerDonateGive youth Hope for Today, Healing for Tomorrow! Whether you are an individual, family, group, estate or corporation your investment in their future will pay off.How: Online – Secure and SafeIf you would prefer to give your credit card information by phone, email us at barb.coates@danslegacy.com with your phone number and the best time to call - [2023 Chefs' Charity Dinner](http://danslegacy.com/chefscharitydinner-2023/) - Thank you!On behalf of Dan’s Legacy’s staff and Board of Directors, we would like to thank all our supporters for our 10th Annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner on November 2nd at the lovely Fort Langley Community Hall. Collectively, we raised over $68,000! We’d also like to thank and acknowledge Erin Cebula for graciously serving as our host, as well - [Dan's Diner Training Program](http://danslegacy.com/dans-warehouse/) - Applications are ongoing for our Dan's Diner training program. We provide transit passes, all materials, chefs' clothing and meals. Contact Andrew Wong, Program Manager at andrew.wong@danslegacy.com for more information. - [2023 Chefs' Charity Dinner](http://danslegacy.com/2022chefscharitydinner-2023/) - Dan’s Legacy’s 10th Annual Chef’s Charity Dinner presented by The BCGEUJoin Us! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, at the beautiful & historic Fort Langley Community Hall in the Township of Langley, where we will be celebrating the world of ‘opportunity‘ and sampling the delights of our gourmet guest chefs, - [Donate](http://danslegacy.com/ways-to-help/donate/) - [Intro To Cook](http://danslegacy.com/intro-to-cook/) - Applications are ongoing for our “Intro to Cook” Training Program. Download the fillable PDF form and email to Andrew Wong, Project Manager at andrew@danslegacy.com“Intro to Cook” is a 3-month program for youth and young adults with barriers to post-secondary educational or trades training opportunities. Outcomes for the students include gaining meaningful employment, building self-esteem, and - [Wraparound Support](http://danslegacy.com/wraparound-support/) - Cultural Workshops Fitness Program Job Placement Outreach and Social work Land-based interventions - [2022 Chefs' Charity Dinner](http://danslegacy.com/2022chefscharitydinner/) - The 9th annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner presented by BCGEU is once again LIVE and IN-PERSON, and we’re thrilled to invite you to join the celebration! We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, November 5 at the beautiful Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, for a one-of-a-kind silent auction, live entertainment and to - [East Van Dan's](http://danslegacy.com/east-van-dans/) - East Van Dan’s is a therapeutic program designed to meet the needs of youth in the Downtown Eastside and East Vancouver who have cognitive disorders, spectrum disorders, mental health challenges, and living with the impacts of trauma. After the success of our “Supported Program for Youth with FASD” pilot program in Surrey (2017-2018) we grew - [COVID-19 INFORMATION](http://danslegacy.com/covid-19-information/) - As an organization dedicated to the Mental Health of vulnerable young people, Dan’s Legacy is committed to providing critical counselling and wrap-around supports to our at-risk clients, and we have the flexibility and agility to respond to the COVID-19 situation. Our clients are some of the most vulnerable in society. Some are homeless, or are malnourished - [Jake's Fund](http://danslegacy.com/ways-to-help/jakes-fund/) - Jacob Hoffmann, September 1, 1996 - August 21, 2015 I am Jake There have been "rumours" why I took my life and I would like to set the record straight. I had a secret. A secret that I couldn't share out of shame and embarrassment. A secret that caused absolute devastation to my mother, brother - [UBC Spring Gala](http://danslegacy.com/ubc-spring-gala/) - The students of the Faculty of Medicine at UBC present their annual Spring Gala on Saturday, March 7 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and this year proceeds from the event benefit Dan’s Legacy. Now in its 26th year, the UBC Medicine Spring Gala brings together medical students from all four years in a - [Trans Extravaganza 2020](http://danslegacy.com/trans-extravaganza-2020/) - Photo by Fidel Fernando on Unsplash We’re hosting a Trans Extravaganza February 1, 2020 at the Red Gate Arts Society (1965 Main St., Vancouver) and we’d like you to join us! The event is a celebration of gender diversity with art, fashion, performances and more, made by and for trans, Two-Spirit, non-binary, intersex and other folks in the - [2019 Chefs’ Charity Dinner](http://danslegacy.com/2019-chefs-charity-dinner/) - Join us for our 6th annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner! 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