Weekly Richmond PRC Information round-up 2025

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. Tuesday, February 4, … Read more

Weekly Richmond PRC information round-up 2024

Welcome to the 2024 edition of the Richmond PRC information round-up containing useful weekly news and announcements for low-income residents from service providers, various levels of government and our members.  If you, or someone you know, would like to join the RPRC please browse our site for more information. Tuesday December 10, 2024 Greetings to … Read more

Update on winter shelter services in Richmond

Please see below for an update from the City of Richmond, and community service providers, regarding services available to individuals who may be sheltering outdoors in Richmond over the coming winter. Temporary Winter Shelters There are two Temporary Winter Shelters in Richmond to support individuals experiencing homelessness this winter. These shelters are both operated by … Read more

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

Weekly Richmond PRC information round-up 2023

Although a slow return to a new-normal is underway, the post-pandemic world remains an uncertain one. To help Richmond residents cope with constant changes, Richmond PRC member organizations continue to offer a mix of in-person and virtual services. We endeavour to keep everyone updated with weekly news and announcements from both service providers and government. … Read more

Join the Richmond LEMR postcard campaign

What is LEMR? LEMR stands for Low End Market Rental. This term is used by the City of Richmond and others to categorize units that will be rented at a rate below market value, and is part of the city’s affordable housing strategy. However, it is not sufficiently effective as these units may not be … Read more

October 10 to 16 is Homeless Action Week

The City of Richmond mayor and councillors have proclaimed Oct. 10 to 16, 2023 as Homeless Action Week, to encourage all citizens to recognize and support efforts to put an end to homelessness.