RPRC president De Whalen and team member Theresa Head spoke at the City of Richmond public hearing on Nov. 15 about the inadequacy of the Low-End Market Rental program, as well as the benefits of subsidized housing. Below is the official submission, or watch on YouTube. Written and Oral Submission to City of Richmond Public … Read more
Here is a letter written to the Richmond News by RPRC president De Whalen in response to a flurry of public input regarding a lack of truly affordable housing in the city. Dear Editor, Re: “Tweaking won’t solve housing crisis,” Opinion “Non-profit looks for city support,” News, Oct. 21. “Support housing plan,” “Swift action needed,” … Read more
The Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition (RPRC) held its first annual general meeting on Nov. 10, 2021. The meeting was a hybrid between Zoom and in-person attendees due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At this inaugural AGM, the board of directors were confirmed by membership vote, the constitution and bylaws were formally approved and the 2020 … Read more
Here is a note from the provincial government regarding severe weather conditions over the next few days. Starting today we are expecting a number of large storms and significant rainfall to hit B.C. The biggest storm is expected to arrive on Tuesday. Environment Canada will continue to update the forecast, but the time to prepare … Read more
On Tuesday, Nov. 30, the City of Richmond’s Collaborative Action Plan to Reduce and Prevent Poverty will be submitted to staff at the planning committee meeting. Viewers can watch the event live via the city’s YouTube channel, as well as download the agenda beforehand that contains also contains link to the report and plan.
In the spring, Richmond Homeless Connect published a 12-page booklet collating several resources available to low-income residents of Richmond during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. RHC has just updated the document, current as of October 1, and contains a variety of information from a list of organizations serving free meals to available health services. Click here … Read more