Tickets are on sale for Reach Child and Youth Development Society's sixth annual A Taste of Reach fundraiser benefiting local kids with diverse needs.
Tasty Indian Bistro will once again host the popular family style sit-down dinner at its North Delta restaurant (8295 Scott Rd.) from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Billed as a blend of culture and humanitarianism, the evening will include a welcome reception with delectable South Asian hors d‘oeuvres, a dinner featuring world class Indian cuisine, music, a live auction, a door prize draw, 50/50, and dessert provided by Just Cakes Bakery.
Since the inaugural A Taste of Reach in 2017, the event has raised over $250,000 for the society.
“The success of A Taste of Reach is proof that this community cares deeply for it’s vulnerable children and families. More than half of the families Reach supports are in North Delta, and thanks to Tasty Indian Bistro we can continue to build and connect with our community here,” Reach events co-ordinator Tamara Veitch said in a press release.
Funds raised at this year’s Taste of Reach will go to support counselling services at Reach, and a parent speaker at the event will share her family’s experience in the program.
A press release announcing this year's event notes more than 84,000 children and youth in B.C. have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, and that children with disabilities are more likely to struggle with mental health than those without.
"Demand for mental health family supports continues to grow," the release states. "Counselling builds up family resilience needed to combat the stressors associated with living with extra needs."
Former Entertainment Tonight Canada host Erin Cebula will MC this year's fundraiser, which is being presented by the Delta Agricultural Society, with platinum sponsor Sedgwick Strategies and returning gold sponsor REALCO Properties.
Tickets to the 2024 A Taste of Reach are $125 and available at givergy.ca/ablacktietasteofreach.
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