Trauma-informed counselling and wrap-around programs for at-risk youth
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
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
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
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
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more