Dan's Legacy

From January 15th to February 15th, Citta Activewear will donate one pair of tights (leggings) to our Fitness Program for each pair of tights sold. What a great idea! A huge thanks to our friends Citta Activewear :) https://danslegacy.com//citta-activewear-supports-dans-le/

As we come to the close of the year, we'd like to thank all of our volunteers, ambassadors, and donors for your unwavering support of our cause. You keep us going, and here's why we do what we do: https://www.danslegacy.com//this-thing-we-do-called-dans-/

We have a 50% success rate in helping youth to stabilize in 4 months of trauma-informed counselling. Your donation makes a difference. #givingtuesdayca " Read about how we help youth get back up: https://bit.ly/37isAoQ

"The only time you should be looking down on someone is if you're giving them a hand back up". #givingtuesdayca Read how we do that here: https://bit.ly/37isAoQ

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Our Chefs in the House fundraiser continues next week as we feature Pastry Chef Alannah Peddie who will be making Italian Cannolis! Chef Peddie brings her country roots and eclectic job experience to her passion for baking.Originally from 100 Mile House, she earned her Diploma in Pastry from the Art Institute of Vancouver, and followed work opportunities at luxury sport fishing lodges in Haida Gwaii, industrial camps in Alberta, and Rogers Arena in Vancouver. She is open abou...t her own challenges with anxiety and keen to do what she can to end the stigma around mental health issues. As well as her Cakes by Peddie pastry business, she and her husband Manny have built Frolic and Forage catering+ cakery, winning multiple awards for their focus on sustainable dining and zero waste. Buy an individual ticket or 5-Class Pass here: https://danslegacy.com/chefs-in-the-house/ Pass holders have access to a private YouTube recording of the previous classes. All funds raised go towards our counselling and life-skills programs for youth at risk in Metro Vancouver. If you or someone you know is asking for help, contact us.

Look what we cooked up on October 15 with Chef Warren Chow of Vancouver Private Dining at Chefs in the House presented by Pacific Restaurant Supply! Our Program Director Tom Littlewood was the Host for this interactive cooking class, where we learned how to make Dijon spaetzle with arugula and asiago pesto & veal cutlets. Fun to see the creations made by all our online guests!... Tickets still available for the rest of the classes...5-Class pass purchases come with a YouTube link to the first two recorded events. Buy your tickets here! https://danslegacy.com/chefs-in-the-house/ All funds raised to towards our counselling and life-skills programs for youth at risk. COVID19 has taken a huge toll on our youth clients, and we could use your support. If you or someone you know is asking for help, contact us.

Zoom in with us every Thursday from October 8 - November 5 for our virtual fundraiser Chefs in the House presented by Pacific Restaurant Supply ! Join Chefs TJ Conwi and Bruce Nollert from Ono Vancouver, Chef Warren Chow from Vancouver Private Dining, Chef Alannah Peddie from Frolic & Forage and Chef Shay Kelly (with his kids!) from The Caterer for a 1-hour interactive cooking class....and learn tips and secrets only known to those in the biz. Tickets are on sale now:... https://danslegacy.com/chefs-in-the-house/ Proceeds support our trauma-informed and culturally sensitive counselling and life-skills programs for youth at risk in Metro Vancouver. Our thanks to presenting sponsor Pacific Restaurant Supply and social media sponsor Miss604 for their support!

Zoom in with us Thursday, October 15 and cook alongside Chef Warren Chow, who will be making Dijon spaetzle with arugula & asiago pesto and veal cutlets. This is the 2nd class of our Chefs in the House presented by Pacific Restaurant Supply fundraiser. Born and raised in BC, Chef Warren Chow developed an interest in cooking from an early age. A graduate of VCC’s culinary school, Chef Chow went on to work around the province, including The Peartree Restaurant, The Delta Grand ...Okanagan, and Mission Hill Family Estate Winery. At the young age of 25 he landed his first Executive Chef role at Juniper Kitchen & Bar. Most recently, Chef Chow was at the helm of the award-winning Bauhaus restaurant before joining the team at Vancouver Private Dining. Chef Chow blends traditional training in French cuisine with the best produce and seafood of the Pacific Northwest. As the Culinary Development Director for Vancouver Private Dining, Chef Chow takes the lead on creating seasonal, local, and fresh customized menus tailored with each client in mind. Tickets and 5-Class passes still available (we’ll send you a YouTube link for the first class). Buy tickets here: https://danslegacy.com/chefs-in-the-house/ Our thanks to presenting sponsor Pacific Restaurant Supply and social media sponsor Miss604.

Had a great time with Chef Bruce Nollert and Host Angela Sterritt at our Chefs in the House cooking class Zoom fundraiser on October 8. Chef Bruce taught us how to make Kabocha squash carbonara with mushroom and tempeh "bacon". Our thanks to presenting sponsor Pacific Restaurant Supply for the use of their gorgeous test kitchen, and to Miss604 our Social Media Sponsor. Single tickets and 5-Class Pass still available (we'll send you a YouTube link for the recorded first class...). All funds raised go towards our counselling and life-skills programs for youth at risk. COVID-19 has resulted in a 50% increase in referrals to Dan's Legacy...we go directly to the youth, we don't have a wait list and our services are free. Fundraisers like this help us be there more young people who are asking for help. Ticket purchase here! https://danslegacy.com/chefs-in-the-house/ Bruce Nollert Pacific Restaurant Supply Angela Sterritt

Zoom in with us on Thursday, October 8 and cook alongside Chef Bruce Nollert of Cultivated Culinary who will be making a vegan Kabocha squash carbonara with mushroom and tempeh "bacon". Chef Nollert is a longtime supporter of Dan's Legacy, creating his signature and delicious dishes for our Chefs' Charity Dinner gala. He's a Certified Red Seal Chef with over 20 years' experience in the restaurant, hotel and catering business. Formerly with Ono Vancouver, Chef Nollert recently... launched his new business venture Cultivated Culinary. Our thanks to Presenting Sponsor Pacific Restaurant Supply, social media sponsor Miss604, and all the Chefs volunteering their time and expertise for our fundraiser. All funds raised go towards our trauma informed and culturally sensitive counselling and life-skills programs for youth at risk. Can't make all the classes? No problem! We'll send you a private YouTube link later. Tickets are $50 each / 5 Class Pass for $175 purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/2Sj2Qlp Photo Credit: Kent Danielson

Every September 30th since 2013 we wear orange shirts to commemorate the residential school experience, to witness and honour the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. For over 160 years in Canada, an estimated 150,000 Indigenous children were forcibly taken away from their families and sent to residential schools thousands never came home. The last residential school finally closed its doors in 1996.... Physical, mental and sexual abuse, as well as the trauma of being separated from their families, affected these children and their descendants for generations. At Dan’s Legacy, about 40% of our clients are Indigenous. Through our trauma-informed and culturally sensitive counselling and wrap around programs, we help our Indigenous youth clients gain insight into the trauma origins of their mental health challenges, as well as connect them to community and culture. Read here about the origins of this important day and who wore the first Orange Shirt https://www.orangeshirtday.org/about-us.html and watch Wawahte, a short film by producer John Sanfilippo and Robert P. Wells, Author , which tells the first hand stories of residential school survivors. Link shared with permission. https://bit.ly/2ENDr00 Orangeshirtday

Dan’s Legacy has openings for three (3), full-time, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapists 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 positions will start in September, 2020 through the New Year.... Education: Must be currently licensed and certified with a Master's degree in either Psychology or Social Work. Experience: We are looking for highly experienced professionals who have extensive knowledge of working with this cohort. Experience leveraging existing community supports also an asset. Dan’s Legacy is an equal opportunity employer and we attempt to hire therapists who reflect the diversity of our clients - Indigenous, Black, Hispanic, South Asian and LGBTQ2S+ therapists are encouraged to apply. Please include a cover letter with your application outlining the following: Describe how you would work with our clients, who are primarily youth aged out of care, struggling with trauma, poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, mental health issues, as well as limited education and work experience. What does outreach look like to you? What does a session look like to you? Describe "Trauma Informed Recovery" Closing date for application: Ongoing from August until the New Year. Contact Tom Littlewood Program Director tom [at] danslegacy [dot] com

"It's so important for trans, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people and loved ones to be able to access peer-led, gender-affirming support across the province." The end of this article includes a list of resources across the province: http://www.phsa.ca//news-stor/stories/fifty-years-of-pride

Our thanks to the Government of British Columbia and the Honourable Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions for their continued financial support of our trauma informed counselling programs for youth at risk. The $288,000 in funding we received will sustain the 4 therapists we added to our team a couple of years ago with the Ministry's funding. Since the start of COVID-19, we've managed a 50% increase in referrals for youth dealing with psychosis, overdose and ...suicide attempts. Read full media release below. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020MMHA0038-001374 Judy Darcy John Horgan Katrine Conroy, MLA Adrian Dix #mentalhealth #youth #atriskyouth #britishcolumbia

We are providing $75,000 from the Emergency Community Support Fund.to Dan's Legacy to support the addition of a trauma-informed therapist to its team in order t...o meet the increased demand for mental health support for at-risk youth. The COVID-19 crisis has increased mental health and food security issues with at-risk youth who are already struggling with psychosis, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Thank you to Employment and Social Development Canada #COVID19. #ECSFund Community Foundations of Canada See more

June is Pride Month and at Dan’s Legacy we’re proud of the diversity of our team and the programming we provide for LGBTQ2S+ youth. In 2018 we launched our Queer Femme art workshops at the REACH Community Centre, but after a year the group determined that the program was not growing, missing diversity and not meeting the need of the community in the way we had intended. We supported the youth in preparing and hosting their first annual Trans Extravaganza, which was designed ...to help racialized and marginalized Trans, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary and Inter-sex (Q2SNBI+) youth discover resources in the community, discover identity pride and build self-confidence. The project was also a way our youth participants to connect with one another, develop leadership and organization skills, and help educate the hetero-cis world on their needs and issues. We’d like to thank the Pacific Blue Cross Foundation and Loyal Protestant Association for their financial support of our Queer Femme workshops, and the Red Gate Arts Society, LOVE BC, Trans Care BC, Out In Schools, Aunt Leah's Independent Lifeskills Society, BYRC, ::Man Up:: Morgane Oger, Miss604 our social media sponsor, the Trans Extravaganza Youth Committee, our volunteers and the many other supporters who helped make the Trans Extravaganza such a success.

June 21 is National Indigenous People's Day in Canada, "a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples". At Dan's Legacy, about 40% of our youth clients are Indigenous, and most have grown up in foster care or in the inner city, completely disconnected from community and culture. In 2019 we launched our Land-based Therapy intervention program, which gave the yo...uth the chance to experience the healing of the land. Here are some pictures of our camping trips to Tofino and Salt Spring Island, participating in the Pulling Together Canoe Journey at Tla'amin Nation, and a trip to Bella Coola where the youth discovered ancient Indigenous petroglyphs, watched bears salmon fishing, and experienced a soul cleansing spirit bath. Thanks to our therapist Kent Apa'tsti Danielson for these amazing photos! Our thanks to Coast Capital Savings Community Investment, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, Canadian Medical Association Foundation, and Government of British Columbia Civil Forfeiture grants for their funding support of our Land-based Therapy Program in 2019 & 2020. Learn more and discover where to celebrate in BC from the Indigenous Tourism BC website here: https://www.indigenousbc.com//2020-national-indigenous-his

TELUS Friendly Future Foundation has come to our aid once again with funding support to help us meet the increased demand for our counselling and wrap-around support programs. Thank you TELUS Foundation and TELUS Vancouver Community Board! https://www.danslegacy.com//telus-friendly-future-foundat/