This year’s gala will support the new Langley-based Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC).

By raising much-needed funds, we are:

• Ensuring youth have a welcoming place to share their story, thereby increasing the number of reported abuse cases;

• Providing youth with trauma-informed approaches to physical and mental health care, which helps reduce long-term trauma and improves overall health and quality of life;

• Providing all services from health care to justice under one roof, ensuring a child only has to tell their story once and to a dedicated advocate who will support the youth and family from disclosure to court outcome.

By supporting the DRIVE Gala you are ensuring greater access to health and mental health services, and more effective interventions for children and youth who have experienced abuse.