Development for a Community Centre

Development for a Community Centre 

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Reach Child and Youth Development Society is a non-profit society that has been providing services to children and their families since 1959. At Reach we believe in the potential of every child, and we know each child is unique. We work together with families to recognize each child’s strengths and develop their abilities. Reach currently provides programs and services to families in  Delta, Surrey and Langley B.C.  Over 1000 children and their families benefit from our services on an annual basis. 
Reach is located at #3 3800 72nd street in South Delta. Find us on Google maps here > Map to Reach   PH: 604-946-6622 EMAIL: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Join Reach at the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary relay in Ladner Sunday May 20th!!

rick_hansen_relay_poster.jpgThe Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay is coming through the community of Ladner and the Corporation of Delta is hosting a celebration.  

Reach is joining the relay, with runners, walkers and  families riding our duet wheelchair bikes. We will also have an information booth at the Municipal Hall celebration. We want you to come and join us! If you can't join the relay run then come and cheer them on!

 

The relay will start in east Ladner at 9: 30 am; have a formal stop at the Delta Municipal Hall celebration at 10:00am, and travel through downtown Ladner ending up at Patterson Park (the old horse track) on Ladner Trunk Road. You can join the relay at the beginning or later on if you like.

To join Team Reach in the relay please contact Cathy at 604-946-6622 ext.337 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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Thank you everyone who came out and supported McHappy Day on May 2nd

mchappy_day.jpgOn Wednesday, May 2nd McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited celebrated McHappy Day, bringing together employees, customers, local personalities and media to raise money for local charities. One dollar from every coffee, Big Mac or Happy Meal on at McDonald's Restaurants in Ladner and Tsawwassen went to Reach Child and Youth Development Society. The day was packed with customers and wonderful volunteers helping out. Results from the day of sales and donations coming soon! 

 

ROCKIN' for REACH benefit concert raises $9,000

rockin_for_reach_sponsors_web.jpgThank you everyone who came to the Rockin for Reach benefit concert and dance on March 31st at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. The event raised just under $9,000 for the Reach Child and Youth Development Society  “Building for Children Together” project to build a new, community-based child development centre in Ladner for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities.

The concert was able to devote 100% of the event ticket sales and fundraising to the project thanks to the generous sponsorship by local businesses and service groups. Representatives and event sponsors include: (pictured left to right) Wayne Rothenberger Delta Cable; Phil Posehn, Century Group; Dave MacMillan, Kinsmen Club of Ladner Tsawwassen; Jenelle Julien, South Delta Leader; Michael Voros, Envision Tsawwassen; and (far right) Steve Totzke, Thrifty Foods with Reach Foundation Chair Irene Forcier. Thank you also to the following businesses for your generous prize donations: Beach Grove Café Tsawwassen; Black Bond Books Ladner; Blades hair design; Bombay Joes Cuisine Ladner ; Browns Social House Tsawwassen ; Culture Craze Tsawwassen ; Dairy Queen Tsawwassen ; Fen Music with Doug Harrison ; Jennifer Middleton piano lessons ; La Bell Auberge ; Ladner Ming Court ; Ladner Village Floral ; Little Caesars Pizza Ladner ; Lory Bird Vocal Instructor ; Maguru Sushi Ladner ; Pacific Metals Recycling   ;  Peek-A-Boo Sushi Tsawwassen ; Riverhouse Pub and Restaurant Ladner ; Robb’s Fish and Chips Tsawwassen ; Rodney Sneft Professional Drum Teacher ; Shopper Drug Mart Tsawwassen ; Silvercity Riverport , Cineplex Entertainment ; South Coast Tropical Plants, Tsawwassen ; Spaconote Studios Delta ; The Source, Ladner and Tsawwassen ; White Spot Restaurants

Preschool registration for fall 2012 year

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Reach Developmental Preschool offers children an individualized kindergarten readiness curriculum that focuses on cognitive, social and emotional development. Reach Preschool offers 2, 3 and 5 day options

Fall 2012 Preschool registration for Reach Developmental Preschool North Delta will begin on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 10921 82nd avenue North Delta.

Fall 2012 Preschool registration for Reach Developmental Preschool South Delta will begin on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 from 8:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at #3 3800 72nd street Ladner.

For more information please call 604-946-6622 ext 308 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lion’s donate $50,000 to help build our new centre

lions_50000_donation_to_reach_web.jpgOn October 17th, 2011 Reach Child and Youth Development Society was presented with a generous donation of $50,000 from the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club to help build a new child development centre in the heart of Ladner. "We know how important it is for children of all abilities to be able to become active members of their communities and we are very proud to be able to contribute to Reach's campaign,” says Steve Dane, President of the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club, “We look forward to working with them over the next four years and beyond.” Thank you Lions for your generous donation and continued support. For more about the project and capital campaign visit www.reachdevelopment.org/campaign

 

 

Preparing Your Child For All-Day Kindergarten

  preschool_boy_cutting_.jpgThis September all day kindergarten will be part of every school in British Columbia.

To help parents and families get ready for this tranisition Reach has written a weekly series of articles for the South Delta Leader online on preparing your child for  all day K.

 

Follow the link for the articles here: 

 

Week #1. Full Day K: Is My Child ready?

Week #2: Full Day K: What Is Play Based Learning?

Week #3 - Stress Busting for School Kids

Week #4 - Dealing with separation

 

 

Help build a child development centre in the heart of the community

coloured_rendering_cropped_small_file.jpgThe Building for Children Together campaign is raising $4 million to build a community based child development centre in the heart of Ladner B.C.

This exciting project is a partnership between Reach, the Corporation of Delta and the Ladner Tsawwassen Kinsmen Club. Delta has provided the land for the project valued at in excess of $1 million dollars. The rest of this project will depend on you, the community, to help raise the funds. Read about the project on our Building for Children Together campaign website and please consider donating. Together we can make it happen!

Tandem wheelchair bikes for rent from Reach 

duet_tandem_bikes.jpgThanks to a $25,000 donation from Variety The Children's Charity of BC, Reach was able to purchase 3 duet tandem wheelchair bikes for families to rent .

These amazing units are available for our families to borrow for a day or weekend. While perfectly suited to children and youth who use wheelchairs, these units can also be used by others who are not capable of riding alone. For more information on Duet Bike rentals call Su at Reach at 604-946-6622 ext. 339 

Myles of Courage

Myles McKie, a young man with autism shares his story of what it's like growing up with a disability. Through the support of his family, school and service agencies like Reach Child and Youth Development Society, Myles is now changing the lives of others through his advocacy. 


Visit our Make a Donation page to find out how you can help make a difference to the lives of children with special needs.

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Provide early and timely intervention for children with special needs in a family-centered manner.

Provide choices and ongoing support to children and families.

Facilitate and support the full integration of all children into our community and exist as a quality community resource for the optimal development of children from infancy onwards.

#3-3800 72nd Street ph. 604-946-6622
Delta, BC, V4K 3N2 fx. 604-946-6223
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