Reach Blog

REACH speech therapy helps children with developmental needs communicate their needs and wants to their parents. Our  REACH Gift of Speech 2023 holiday campaign launched on Giving Tuesday, Nov.28!  It features SLP Joanne and three-year-old Cruz and his mom: watch...

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 Society will be held September 28, 2023 from 7-8:30 pm. It is offered in a hybrid format offering in-person and virtual options. All registration will be handled through ZOOM and please contact our front desk at 604-946-6622 ext 0 or email...

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...

REACH Annual General Meeting was held Thursday, September 22nd virtually. REACH Society president Phyllis With, REACH Foundation Chair Denis Horgan, REACH Treasurer Ryan Thomas and Executive Director Renie D'Aquila attended in person in order to share information...

Behaviour Interventionists implement 1:1 intervention sessions for children with Autism, while working collaboratively with an experienced support team. We're looking for BI's in the South Delta area specifically right now! If you like to work with children, we train...