D.A.R.E. BC Society has the honour of working alongside amazing members of the RCMP, who continuously support the implementation of the D.A.R.E. program. The D.A.R.E. program helps forge strong bonds between students and the Police Officers teaching the program. In…
Tzu Chi Foundation Year-end Chinese School Graduation Ceremony
The graduation ceremony consisted of several traditional presentations from the student graduates and a cheque presentation. Members of the Tzu Chi Foundation including Jane Wong, presented D.A.R.E. BC Society with a donation of $5,000. Due to their kind donation 415…
Esther Ho Races for Change
D.A.R.E. BC Society Director, Esther Ho, is championing another exciting fundraiser, where she will cross the Sahara Desert to raise funds for four non-profits, including D.A.R.E. BC Society. Esther Ho, Founding Director and President of Care for Life Foundation,…
Tzu Chi Blessing Ceremony
The Tzu Chi Foundation invited D.A.R.E. BC Society to attend their Annual Appreciation and Blessing Celebration on January 24th, 2016 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster. Annually, the Tzu Chi Foundation hosts its Blessing Celebration towards the end of the…
Make 2016 Your Most Impactful Year Yet!
How to build your legacy in 2016 A New Year brings excitement to make changes in your life, whether you want to save money for an exciting trip or work on losing some extra holiday pounds! The New Year is…
Volunteer Student Practicum Program
In September, D.A.R.E. BC Society took on the exciting initiative of our first Volunteer Student Practicum Program, with seasoned D.A.R.E. volunteer, Amanvir Sangha. Amanvir began volunteering with D.A.R.E. BC Society and attending Partnership and Communications Committee Meetings in June 2014. …
Generations of D.A.R.E.
Held on December 2nd, the North Oyster Elementary School D.A.R.E. Graduation was a particularly special day for Dedicated D.A.R.E. Officer, Cst. JoAnne Ruppenthal and her family. Cst. Ruppenthal of Ladysmith Detachment, who has been teaching the D.A.R.E. keepin’ it REAL…
LeRoi Foundation donates to Trail D.A.R.E. Program
D.A.R.E. BC Society is very grateful to have received a $1500.00 grant towards the cost of the Trail D.A.R.E. keepin’ it REAL program from the LeRoi Foundation! The grant will support the D.A.R.E. keepin’ it REAL program in the communities…
Richmond RCMP Toy Drive
On November 21, 2015 Cpl. Bob SANGHA of the RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Section attended Ironwood Mall in Richmond, BC for a Christmas Toy Drive. The toy drive was hosted by the Richmond RCMP with partners from Tim Horton’s,…
Good Citizens Support Downtown Eastside Residents
On Saturday, November 21st, D.A.R.E. BC Society’s Good Citizen Committee exemplified what it meant to be a Good Citizen and help others in need. Volunteers gathered to make over 500 sandwiches for downtown Eastside Residents in need of a lunch.…