Our City Hall – Richmond is a non-partisan initiative that aims to hold candidates for mayor and council accountable to the community. This project has three stages: Community engagement: Through surveys, workshops, and tabling, we will gather input from Richmond residents on their priorities Policy synthesis: We will distill information we receive into 5-10 policy … Read more
The City of Richmond is looking for seniors aged 55+, who live in the Gilmore or Shellmont area, to join the Neighbourhood Group. The aim is for a diverse selected group of up to 15 seniors to help in identifying opportunities to make these neighbourhoods more age-friendly. Currently, seven more participants are needed — no … Read more
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.
Applications for the 2024 Ethel Tibbits Scholarship — available to women who have been Richmond residents for at least one year, have financial need, and require training to enter the workforce or upgrade skills to improve their ability to support themselves and their families — is open now, closing on September 27. Click here to … Read more
The City of Richmond and Richmond Public Library will be offering its fourth Snacks & Facts session on Tuesday, May 28 from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Ironwood Library, as part of the new Community Services Connectors Pilot Program. This session will focus on renters’ rights and housing navigation supports, like tenancy law and advocacy, and … Read more
Reminder! Tomorrow (April 11) is Richmond’s next free monthly Community Services Pop Up at Brighouse Library from 3 to 5 pm. Drop by and meet local organizations who can help residents with lower fixed incomes get connected to: ✅ Affordable rental housing information ✅ Family resources ✅ Newcomer supports ✅ Disability supports ✅ Mental health … Read more
Tax season is upon us again, and the deadline for filing 2023 Canada Revenue Agency personal income tax returns is April 30. The following Richmond organizations offer 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 … Read more