On behalf of the City of Richmond, consulting firm MODUS Planning, Design and Engagement Inc. is hiring a number of community ambassador positions. Successful candidates will help host events and learn from community members to help the city create a new social development strategy. Interested parties can apply until April 28 by emailing Kiera Vandeborne … Read more
It’s almost tax time again —the deadline for filing 2022 Canada Revenue Agency personal income tax returns is on May 1. This year, Richmond organizations continue to offer a mix of drop-off /pick-up and in-person income tax preparation assistance primarily for low income individuals ($35,000 annual income or lower, $35,000 to 37,500 with one child) … Read more
The City of Richmond is asking residents to participate in a 10-minute survey and give their input on current programs and services offered in the community as it relates to parks, recreation, arts, culture, heritage and the library — the data will be used to inform the planning and delivery of future facilities and more. … Read more
The City of Richmond is developing the Richmond Accessibility Plan (2023–2028). The Plan is intended to guide the City’s work to advance accessibility in the community, in collaboration with community organizations and residents. Community members with disabilities, their families and caregivers are invited to participate in one of the upcoming focus groups that will help … Read more
Seeing as how the pandemic is not over yet, and coupled with natural disasters caused by climate change, in-person and/or virtual services offered by Richmond PRC member organizations are more important than ever. Check back weekly for regular news and updates from service providers and the various levels of government. If you or someone you … Read more
Join the Disability Without Poverty webinar on Dec. 8 for a year-end review of the Canada Disability Benefit, and learn about where things are going. Pre-registration is required here. For more information, email hello@disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca. The event will feature live simultaneous French translation as well as ASL, LSQ, English and French closed captioning.
The City of Richmond mayor and councillors have proclaimed Oct. 9 to 15, 2022 as Homeless Action Week, to encourage all citizens to recognize and support efforts to put an end to homelessness.