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 … Read more

Dan’s 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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

Surrey’s Sukhi Bath Motors Supports Dan’s Legacy’s 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 … Read more