On March 1, join Autistics United Canada and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network in remembering people with disabilities who were victims of violent crime. The candlelight vigil begins at 5 p.m. at Woodlands Memorial Garden in New Westminster. ASL interpretation will be provided.
RMCS and Richmond Community Collaboration Table invite residents to come join a forum next week at the Brighouse library. Share your experiences about what it’s like to live in the city, and whether you’ve encountered any day-to-day barriers or issues. The goal is to come up with solutions to create a sense of community for all individuals.
Please email alan@rmcs.bc.ca or call 604-279-7160 to register.
The Kehila Society of Richmond is ramping up its annual Rose’s Angels program for 2019, which donates bundles to those in need consisting of warmth, non-perishable food and personal hygiene items. Please email rosesangelsevent@gmail.com or call 604-241-9270 if you have any of the above available for donation, or are part of an agency seeking care packages for clients. Thank you!
How does making friends and picking up some healthy meal cooking skills sound? Then register for one of these free sessions below, hosted by Family Services of Greater Vancouver, starting in January and running until August 2019. For more information and to RSVP, contact Minoo at 778-885-5165 or email mjavadi@fsgv.ca.
This past summer, Richmond Poverty Response Committee and Richmond Advocacy Support Committee collaborated with Keely O’Brien, City of Richmond’s artist-in-residence on a 3-D photo installation titled Home is. The theme of the project revolved around people with lived experiences of poverty. Home is was featured in the art component at this year’s Housing Central – BC’s Affordable Housing Conference taking place last week in the Sheraton Wall Centre. Take a look at the write-up on page 14 of the event program.
Please join the Richmond Advocacy and Support Committee on Sunday, Nov. 25 for this free event focusing on access for low income residents to healthy and affordable food. More details in the poster below.
Starting last month, families and seniors may be eligible for increased benefits under the BC Housing Rental Assistance Program. Please refer to the attached poster.
