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

McHAPPY DAY RAISES $7,000 FOR NEW REACH CENTRE 

mchappy_day_2013_results_sml.jpg Reach is very pleased to announce that on Wednesday May 8th McDonald`s Restaurants in Ladner and Tsawwassen raised $7,000 for Reach Child and Youth Development Society. In addition to food sales, funds were raised through pre-sales of paper red shoes to customers for $2, and customer donations on McHappy Day.   Ladner and Tsawwassen McDonald’s Restaurant owner Steve Krawchuk (right) and Tsawwassen McDonald’s Manager Holly Sorely (far left ) presented the cheque to Reach Foundation Chair Barbara Wallick (middle right) and Executive Director Renie D’Aquila . The funds will go towards Reach’s Building for Children Together project to build a new child development centre in the heart of Ladner. “We really want to be part of the new project’s success,” said Steve Krawchuk, owner of the Ladner and Tsawwassen McDonald’s, “and we want to recognize the community and the volunteers for coming out to help this year.” Thank you once again McDonald's for supporting Reach, and to the fifty community volunteers helped out at McHappy Day, including Reach staff and Board Directors, the Ladner Lightning Baseball team with coaches and parents, Olympic rower Joy Fera, local dignitaries, musicians Joe Barbeck and the Don Burkett Jazz Trio, and the Delta Firefighters.  

To see a gallery of photos from the event visit Reach’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/reachsocietybc

2ND ANNUAL ROCKIN' FOR REACH RAISES CLOSE TO $9,000

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On Saturday April 13th, 2013 musicians Rob Montgomery (left) and Incognito, Jerry Doucette (right), and local band The Flat Five performed at the second annual Rockin’ for Reach benefit concert and dance helping to raise $8,700 for Reach Child and Youth Development Society. The funds will go towards Reach’s Building for Children Together project to build a new, community-based centre in Ladner that will provide better access to services, programs, education and resources to children and youth with developmental disabilities and their families.Close to 250 guests attended the event, sponsored by Port Metro Vancouver, Regional Recycling, Westland Insurance, The Kinsmen Club of Ladner Tsawwassen, and media sponsors The South Delta Leader and Delta Optimist newspapers.

In addition to tickets sales, funds were raised through sales proceeds of Tim Hortons coffee and Fresh Slice Pizza, 50/50 draw sales and through the event’s unique silent ‘rocktion’ auction.  

Thank you  event sponsors,  volunteers Kinsmen Club of Ladner Tsawwassen, TOOBS, Alex Baydala, Carson Eastveld,  Michael Gallagher, Dan Merki, Taylor Nidoski, Diana Vazquez and Reach staff volunteers, and prize donors Autograph Store Charity Fundraiser ,Fresh Slice Pizza Tsawwassen, Jerry Doucette, Lyck Natural Bodycare Products, South Coast Tropical Plants, Tim Hortons, TOOBS, Tsawwassen Springs, Valerie and David Bartlett, Vancouver Folk Music Festival, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Canucks and Yokohama Tires.  Click here to see photos of the event on our Flickr page  

   

WESTSHORE TERMINALS DONATES $100,000 to REACH BUILDING PROJECT

westshore_terminals_donates_100000_to_reach_mar_2013_web.jpgWestshore Terminals Limited Partnership recently donated $100,000 to Reach Child and Youth Development Society’s Building for Children Together capital project to build a new child development centre in Ladner for children and youth with developmental disabilities. “We believe that it’s not only a good thing to do to support our community but that it’s our duty to support our community” says Denis Horgan, Vice President and General Manager of Westshore Terminals, (centre, with Lisa Hefford, Executive Assistant Westshore Terminals)  “Building this new facility in Ladner will just be a tremendous asset for the community. We are very proud and happy to support Reach, and we urge all other businesses in South Delta and North Delta to support this worthwhile project.” In addition to this donation Westshore was recently a presenting sponsor for the Reach for the Stars gala that raised an additional $50,000 towards the new centre.

“Westshore Terminals’ contribution to our capital campaign is both significant and pivotal,” said Barbara Wallick, Chair for Reach Charitable Foundation, (left)  “Westshore’s donation to Reach brings us just shy of this year’s $1 million goal from the total of $4 million that needs to be raised.   We anticipate other Port related companies will now follow Westshore Terminals’ leadership and join in helping us support vulnerable children in our community. We are extremely grateful to Westshore for their generosity and the social responsibility demonstrated through their support.”

Download the pres relase here> Westshore Terminals Ltd. donates $100000 to help build new centre Mar 2013

 

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US REACH FOR THE STARS RAISING $50,000!

george_bates_and_hockey_jersey_auction_sml.jpgThank you to our over 70 volunteers, 19 sponsors, 150 prize donors and 250 guest who all helped make our first Reach for the Stars: An Evening of Inspiration fundraising event a great success! We exceeded our goal and together raised $50,000 towards the bulding of our new child development centre in the heart of Ladner . Thank you MC Chris Gailus, News Hour Anchor, Global BC Television, Auctioneer Ian Paton, event speakers Karen Ostrom, Hazel and Cory Cooksley, and Myles McKie, and musicians Marshal Forsythe and Josh Somers, and the Don Burkett Jazz Ensemble. Also a huge thank you to sponsors Westshore Terminals, CAPTIN Toyota, Delta Cable, Robertson Optical and Optometry, Fraser Surrey Docks, Century Group, MK Delta Lands Group, Coast Capital Savings, Grosvenor, Speedpro Signs, Envision Financial, Safeway, Vancity, John's Thistle Auto, Delta Container Ltd., Odlum Brown, Thrifty Foods Tsawwassen and media sponsors Delta Optimist and South Delta Leader newspaper. We couldn't have done it without you all!

Read the press release here>  Inspiring Evening Raises $50,000 for Reach mar_2013

Thank you prize donors!

See photos of the event on our FLCKR page >  Photos 

 

 

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2013 at REACH NORTH AND SOUTH PRESCHOOLS ON NOW 

preschool_boys_web_size.jpgReach Developmental Preschool is a non-profit preschool that has been providing quality educational experiences to young children for over 30 years in the community of Delta. We offer professionally trained Early Child Development staff, and a program that both caters to your child’s individual needs and builds social-emotional skills to help your child prepare for all-day kindergarten.

 

Fall 2013 Preschool registration for Reach Developmental Preschool in Ladner and in North Delta is on now. To register your child or 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  

 

 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!

WHEELCHAIR BIKES FOR RENT FROM REACH 

duet_tandem_bikes.jpgThanks to a 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 

Watch a video of Reach and the bikes from the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jPmgxq-TJg 

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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