We are pleased to announce that as of July 24, 2020, the Richmond PRC became a registered non-profit society under the BC Societies Act with a slightly different name: the Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition (RPRC). The acronym is the same, as is our mission. We are, “a coalition of Richmond residents and agencies working … Read more
Last month, the Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition sent a letter to the City of Richmond requesting that Oct. 11 to 17, 2020 be declared as “Homeless Action Week.” Thanks to a speedy turnaround by the mayor and councillors, the proclamation is now official. The request is partly in response to the statistics revealed by the … Read more
The Richmond Advocacy & Support Committee (RASC) is hosting a series of ongoing workshops to teach community group members how to make medicine bags. Traditionally worn by Indigenous peoples as a way to connect to the spiritual world — thanks to the artist from the Saskatchewan Cree Nation who provided the instruction — the bags … Read more
Please see above for the latest news from our friends at Pathways Clubhouse.
Believe it or not, it has been now several months since the Government of British Columbia officially declared a Provincial State of Emergency in response to the current pandemic. As we learn to deal with this “new normal,” there are services continually being established to support particularly the vulnerable population. Organizations are also seeking input … Read more
We hope that everyone is staying healthy and safe amidst the COVID-19 crisis. While disruptions to businesses and services are unavoidable, assistance is still available for those in need. See below for a list of community resources and tips for navigating these difficult times safely — thanks to our partners who contributed this information. Kindly … Read more
The new winter edition of the Richmond PRC newsletter is out! Inside there’s an update on the Hope Beyond Hopelessness play put on by the Richmond Advocacy and Support Committee, news about the residents the Richmond modular housing project and much more. Click the image above to read the latest issue.