In The Media
The Landing Youth Centre was formerly known as Face of Today Foundation. Media coverage below spans our full history under both names.
Our work here at The Landing has been recognized by media outlets and community publications across Vancouver. Here's what they're saying:
New Commercial Drive centre offers inner-city youth a safe place to land
Vancity Lookout · April, 2026
A feature on The Landing Youth Centre’s new East Vancouver home at the We Got You Youth Centre, highlighting its wraparound supports for youth through food security, mentorship, counselling, life-skills programming, and creative opportunities. The piece features founder Kasondra Herrendorf-Cohen, Senior Director of HFF Programs Dori-Anna Tomei, Director of Youth & Community Programs Meta Athanassiou, and Director of Fellowship & Curriculum Alison McKenzie.
How Vancouver Students Are Healing After the Lapu-Lapu Day Tragedy
CBC News · September, 2025
A CBC feature on community healing at John Oliver Secondary School following the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy. Alison McKenzie, Director of The Landing Youth Centre, is quoted on the resilience and optimism of youth in the community, and The Landing's role in supporting programming.
The Landing Youth Centre – New Resource Centre
August 2025 · Rotary Vancouver Sunrise
A feature on The Landing Youth Centre's new purpose-built facility in Grandview-Woodlands, highlighting Director of Youth & Community Programs Meta Athanassiou and Fundraising Coordinator Preksha Goenka.
Folio.YVR – Kasondra Herrendorf-Cohen: Rooted in Purpose
Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine · 2025
A feature profile on founder Kasondra Herrendorf-Cohen, tracing her journey from early philanthropy to the launch of The Landing Youth Centre. The piece covers the organization's evolution, the new Grandview-Woodlands facility, and Kasondra's broader work through the Herrendorf Family Foundation and Moms Offering More.
BIV Forty Under 40 Awards: Kasondra Herrendorf Cohen
Business in Vancouver · December 2025
Kasondra Herrendorf-Cohen, CEO of the Herrendorf Family Foundation and Founder of The Landing Youth Centre, was named to BIV's prestigious Forty Under 40 list. The feature highlights her co-creation of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Scholarships and her philosophy of leading with purpose, empathy, and long-term community impact.
Charitable Choices: Kasha Butler of Face of Today Foundation
An interview with Kasha Butler, the Executive Director behind the Face of Today Foundation, that delves into the passion and purpose that fuels her commitment to making a positive impact in the community. Kasha shares insights into the foundation’s mission, the challenges faced, and the transformative moments that have shaped its journey.
Montecristo Magazine
Feature
Our founder Kasondra Cohen-Herrendorf speaks on how Face of Today was born out of her family and journey towards the heart and mission of what the organization stands for now.
B.C. Business: Kasondra Cohen-Herrendorf
A feature from 2016 on Kasondra Cohen-Herrendorf, and the story and impact of Face of Today .