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
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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
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 … 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