Watch the Canada Disability Benefit Making it Fair dialogue

  On July 31, the Richmond Centre for Disability and Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition co-hosted a Zoom forum to discuss the future of the Canada Disability Benefit. Speakers included Amanda Lockitch from Disability without Poverty; Cynthia Minh from Disability Alliance BC; Lorraine Copas from SPARC BC and George Pope who is on RCD Board of Directors. Click … Read more

Join dialogue on future of Canada Disability Benefit

The Richmond Centre for Disability and The Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition are co-hosting a virtual event to discuss the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). Register by July 30 for this Zoom dialogue on July 31 at 5 p.m. where experts will discuss and answer questions about the future of the CDB. With your input we hope to … Read more

Check out Richmond Community Services Connectors Program

Are you a Richmond resident with a lower income looking for services or support? Drop by the Living Room at Ironwood Library every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. to chat with a Community Services Connector. Community Service Connectors have experience navigating social service and government systems, and can help you find information about: Social … Read more

Join the third Snacks and Facts session on April 30

The City of Richmond and Richmond Public Library will be offering its third Snacks & Facts session on Tuesday, April 30 from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Ironwood Library, as part of the new Community Services Connectors Pilot Program. This session will focus on employment resources and services, such as career exploration and skills upgrading to … Read more

Join the second Snacks and Facts session on March 26

  The City of Richmond and Richmond Public Library will be offering its second Snacks & Facts session on Tuesday, March 26 from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Ironwood Library, as part of the new Community Services Connectors Pilot Program. This session will focus on benefits and government services for people with a disability, from childhood … Read more