Reach Blog

For many years, Ladner and Tsawwassen McDonald’s Restaurants have been supporting Reach Child and Youth Development Society on McHappy Day. Delta Police and Firefighters will be present at South Delta McDonald’s restaurants adding excitement as well as face painting...

Reach for the Stars Gala 2024The 12th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala will be held in the beautiful Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom!This year's Alice in Wonderland inspired, Wishes and Wonder theme, is dedicated to improving quality of life for Reach children and families...

Delta Hot Chocolate Fest is here February 19 to March 24 with divine chocolate treats at local bakeries and coffee shops! We are delighted to announce that Reach Society has been chosen as the beneficiary and $1 from each treat purchased will be donated to our kids....

REACH 4th Annual online Art Auction for Autism closed on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Fabulous original paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery and photographs were donated by generous local artists! Learn more about this fundraiser in Delta Optimist's article Reach Art...

Reach Child and Youth Development Society Executive Director Renie D'Aquila was named Citizen of the Year by the Delta Chamber of Commerce on November 17, 2023. The Delta Optimist wrote an editorial: a Champion of Children on Renie and articles on her accolade also...

Reach Child and Youth Development Society Annual General Meeting was held September 28, 2023 from 7-8:30 pm. It was offered in in-person and virtual formats and featured parent speaker Narinderjit Toor who shared her family's experience with REACH. In addition, REACH...

A Taste of Reach fundraiser is a much-loved event and was held Oct.12,2023 at Tasty Indian Bistro, North Delta.  Comedian Hollywood Harv Puni was our Taste of Reach emcee and led the evening beautifully for guests that culminated in a wonderful family style meal at...

REACH 2023 Reach for the Stars: La Belle Vie Gala was a wonderful success.   We send a BIG THANK YOU to Major Donor REALCO Properties, Presenting Sponsors Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and Ocean Trailer as well as Platinum Sponsor Beedie for their enduring support....

McHappy Day brought children’s activities and family fun May 10 to Ladner and Tsawwassen McDonald’s restaurants!  Delta police and firefighters were on site providing energy and excitement.  Delta Senior Secondary Theatre Company and Southpointe Choir performed for...

BC’s Ministry of Family Development new service delivery model designed for chilldren and youth with some sort of support need (CYSN) has been paused. At the time of this annnouncement, the Premier promised continuation of individualized funding or CYSN with autism...

Resourceful ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਲੋੜਾਂ & ਔਟਿਜ਼ਮ Organization for the Punjabi Speaking Community Reach Child and Youth Development Society, a non-profit, has served children and families since 1959. Learn about ਔਟਿਜ਼ਮ and ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਲੋੜਾਂ support in our resource for Punjabi speaking...

REACH Art Auction for Autism fundraiser is now closed. Fabulous paintings, pottery, jewelry and sculpture were  donated by local artists and REACH is so appreciative of the amazing support! The auction ran from Feb.12 - Feb.27, 2023 at noon. $7375 was raised and if...

REACH speech therapy helps children communicate their needs and wants to their parents. We're thrilled to report that generous donors provided $26,615 to children for speech therapy during Gift of Speech 2022! Thank you so much for giving children with complex needs...

The Diamonds & Dollars Raffle presented by Agnes Douglas and Odlum Brown Limited  ended Nov.27, 2022. Shona Bruce was the happy winner of the diamond ring and Darlene Horgan won the 50/50 and donated the proceeds back to REACH resulting in a $5030 total...

September 30, 2022 marked the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and REACH staff program proudly donned their orange shirts to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools. In addition, REACH ASCD program staff (pictured above)  made...

Parent Information and Education Support Groups in English and Punjabi are offered in November: TITLE: Navigating Mental Health Services for Children and Youth  Mental health issues for children and youth are often concerns that parents are seeking support for, and...