The Richmond Poverty Response Committee launched the “Eliminating barriers to participation for Richmond residents experiencing poverty” project in late 2016. The first phase of involved a series of facilitated conversation circles where both individuals experiencing poverty and agency staff could share their stories in a safe environment. Below is an executive summary of the final … Read more
The 2017 Richmond Homeless Connect takes place on Oct. 19. Please see below on how you can help: After eight years of holding Homeless Connect events we would love to say that homelessness is ended in Richmond. It is not, but in looking back over the years, many things are in place that were not … Read more
The Government of Canada has launched an online and in-person consultation process to engage with Canadians on key issues related to poverty. Participants have until June 2017 to take part, via visiting an Internet discussion forum, completing a survey, or uploading content to the Share your Stories page. People can also join the discussion on Twitter and Instagram by … Read more
Public reports have revealed that the BC Liberal Government has not spent the minimum funds allocated towards child care. Last year, it missed the mark by $48 million, totalling nearly $100 million unspent over the last four years. Read the full story by $10aDay’s Sharon Gregson.
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has just released a report that looks at the changes in the poverty rate among seniors in the province over the last four decades. Income and wealth inequality are just two of the factors examined in this detailed document, which you can download and read here.
Earlier this month, our partners at the B.C. Poverty Reduction Coalition made a submission to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)’s study on poverty reduction strategies. Richmond PRC proudly endorses the report, which you can read in full here.
Following some deliberation, the The British Columbia Utilities Commission has decided against ordering BC Hydro to subsidize electricity costs for low-income individuals, citing a lack of legal authority. The commission was given various recommendations by the B.C. Public Interest Advocacy Centre including discounting rates up to a threshold, as well as dismissal of certain fees for the … Read more