On behalf of the City of Richmond, consulting firm MODUS Planning, Design and Engagement Inc. is hiring a number of community ambassador positions. Successful candidates will help host events and learn from community members to help the city create a new social development strategy. Interested parties can apply until April 28 by emailing Kiera Vandeborne … Read more
The City of Richmond is asking residents to participate in a 10-minute survey and give their input on current programs and services offered in the community as it relates to parks, recreation, arts, culture, heritage and the library — the data will be used to inform the planning and delivery of future facilities and more. … Read more
Join the Disability Without Poverty webinar on Dec. 8 for a year-end review of the Canada Disability Benefit, and learn about where things are going. Pre-registration is required here. For more information, email hello@disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca. The event will feature live simultaneous French translation as well as ASL, LSQ, English and French closed captioning.
The City of Richmond mayor and councillors have proclaimed Oct. 9 to 15, 2022 as Homeless Action Week, to encourage all citizens to recognize and support efforts to put an end to homelessness.
On Sept. 22, take part in a Zoom panel discussion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to learn about housing in other communities and have the opportunity to ask questions of our guest speakers. This event is part of the Richmond PRC’s R.E.N.T. (Richmond Electors Needing Tenancy Campaign) and will be moderated by Vancouver anti-poverty activist … Read more
Below is a letter by De Whalen, Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition president, to Hon. Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development & Poverty Reduction, advocating for no clawback of employment insurance (EI) on persons with disability (PWD) payments. I am writing today on behalf of the Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition (RPRC) with regard to the Disability … Read more
The deadline for filing 2021 Canada Revenue Agency personal income tax returns is on May 2. This year, Richmond organizations are offering a mix of drop-off /pick-up and in-person income tax preparation assistance primarily for low income individuals ($35,000 annual income or lower, $35,000 to 37,500 with one child) and families ($45,000 dual annual income … Read more