Each year, the Ethel Tibbits Scholarship awards a mature female student who is returning to school to upgrade her education in order to better provide for her family. This year, the bursary is $650. Applications are due on May 24, visit www.richmondfoundation.org for more information.
Interested in DIY clothing repair? Non-profit group Frameworq Education Society is hosting free workshops at the Vancity Blundell Centre community branch on April 27 and May 25 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Register here or by walking into the branch. BYOC (bring your own clothes).
The clock is ticking — April 30 is the last day to file Canadian tax returns for most people. Need a hand? Below is a list of primarily Richmond-based organizations offering free income tax preparation help for low income individuals ($35,000 annual income or lower, $35,000 to 37,500 with one child) and families ($45,000 dual annual income or lower). Please bring valid government-issued photo identification and all relevant documents such as T4, T5 and Canada Child Benefit slips.
• Chimo Community Services (120-7000 Minoru Blvd.): Monday to Friday year-round — income tax form …
On Jan. 14 of this year, the Richmond municipal government officially endorsed the ABC Plan to reduce poverty, following a presentation by Theresa Head, Richmond Advocacy & Support Committee (RASC) member. In a letter to B.C. Premier John Horgan, Mayor Malcolm Brodie states the following:
“While recognizing the challenges of implementing such an ambitious plan, strong measures are required to stem the increasing inequality manifest in our society. We anticipate that, should the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition’s ABC Plan be implemented, the forthcoming BC Poverty Reduction Strategy will provide the hope, …
Do you or someone you know work with seniors who need help with housing? If so, the Seniors Services Society is offering a six-week program providing social service staff and volunteers with information about types of housing, government programs as well as training in key contact relationship building, communication techniques and more.
Please refer to the poster on dates, cost and how to register.
On March 1, join Autistics United Canada and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network in remembering people with disabilities who were victims of violent crime. The candlelight vigil begins at 5 p.m. at Woodlands Memorial Garden in New Westminster. ASL interpretation will be provided.
RMCS and Richmond Community Collaboration Table invite residents to come join a forum next week at the Brighouse library. Share your experiences about what it’s like to live in the city, and whether you’ve encountered any day-to-day barriers or issues. The goal is to come up with solutions to create a sense of community for all individuals.
Please email alan@rmcs.bc.ca or call 604-279-7160 to register.
