The sixth annual Taste of Reach Fundraiser at Tasty Indian Bistro in North Delta, benefiting Reach Child and Youth Development Society (REACH) enjoyed outstanding support on Nov. 7.
The gala fundraising dinner raised $101,600 in funding to support mental health for the Reach counselling program and is the highest total in the history of the event.
“We are so grateful for Tasty Indian Bistro and all of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and guests for their generosity and care for children and families in our community,” said events coordinator Tamara Veitch in a news release.
The high energy evening enjoyed the talents of Erin Cebula, MC and guest auctioneer Ian Paton, MLA Delta-South. Other guests included City of Delta Mayor George Harvie, councillors Dylan Kruger and Rod Binder, as well as City of Surrey councillors Linda Annis and Mike Bose.
Presentations from Reach parent and board director Christine Sutherland, counsellor Japneet Parmar and family navigator Pindi Mann explained specialized mental health supports that are vital for improving quality of life for vulnerable children and families.
