This is the 2025 edition of the Richmond PRC information round-up, containing useful weekly news and announcements for low-income residents, from community service providers, all levels of government and our members. If you, or someone you know, would like to join the RPRC please visit the Contact Us section to learn more. Thursday May 1, … Read more
Ensure your child keeps learning and having fun this summer by registering him or her in one of the programs outlined in this year’s directory for low-income residents. The guide also includes information on how eligible families can apply for financial assistance. If there are any other camps around the Lower Mainland not shown here, … Read more
Lets Talk Richmond, the city’s engagement portal, is seeking input from the public on what a future Food Hub could look like The aim is to support the growth of existing and new food production/processing businesses. The Richmond PRC is advocating for the following from a potential hub: Commercial kitchen(s) Emergency food programs (food bank … Read more
Save the date April 17 for the 2025 Richmond all-candidates meeting for the upcoming 2025 federal election. Representatives from both Richmond Centre-Marpole and Richmond East-Steveston will be in attendance presenting their views and answering questions by co-host organizations and members of the public. The theme is “Holding Candidates Accountable on Social Justice Issues,” which … Read more
Community gardens and food security advocates Urban Bounty are hosting a number of volunteer work parties at various sites around Richmond all April long. Please see the poster above and calendar below for more information and dates/times.
Wondering how filing Canadian income tax can potentially increase the money in your pocket? Take a look at this handy infographic below by Community Food Centres Canada. Also, see our post on Richmond organizations offering free tax filing services.
Friendly reminder — the deadline for filing 2024 Canada Revenue Agency personal income tax returns is April 30. Here are a number of Richmond organizations offering both drop-off /pick-up and in-person income tax preparation assistance targeted towards primarily low income individuals ($35,000 annual income or lower, $35,000 to 37,500 with one child) and families ($45,000 … Read more