Friendly reminder — the deadline for filing 2024 Canada Revenue Agency personal income tax returns is April 30. Here are a number of Richmond organizations offering both drop-off /pick-up and in-person income tax preparation assistance targeted towards primarily low income individuals ($35,000 annual income or lower, $35,000 to 37,500 with one child) and families ($45,000 … Read more
The City of Richmond and Richmond Public Library will be offering its next two Snacks & Facts session on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and Tue, Feb. 25 from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Ironwood Library. The two sessions are led by Family Services of Greater Vancouver and Canada Revenue Agency and the topics will be focused on … Read more
RPRC members Richmond Multicultural Community Service (RMCS) and Kehila Society are jointly presenting an anti-Semitism dialogue at the City Centre Community Centre on Sunday, Jan. 26. Open to all faiths, backgrounds and ages, participate in brainstorming what the community can do to address the issue and build intercultural relations. Help us build a stronger Richmond … Read more
Welcome to the 2024 edition of the Richmond PRC information round-up containing useful weekly news and announcements for low-income residents from service providers, various levels of government and our members. If you, or someone you know, would like to join the RPRC please browse our site for more information. Tuesday December 10, 2024 Greetings to … Read more
On the week of Nov. 22nd, join the RPRC and Social Housing & Human Rights Coalition in calling on the federal government to maintain and expand social housing across Canada. There are events hosted by campaign supporters across the country. In the Lower Mainland, BC Acorn is organizing a gathering in Surrey: Date: November 22nd, 2024 … Read more
Please see below for an update from the City of Richmond, and community service providers, regarding services available to individuals who may be sheltering outdoors in Richmond over the coming winter. Temporary Winter Shelters There are two Temporary Winter Shelters in Richmond to support individuals experiencing homelessness this winter. These shelters are both operated by … Read more
The City of Richmond and Richmond Public Library will be offering its next Snacks & Facts session on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Ironwood Library. This session is led by Family Services of Greater Vancouver in support of national Financial Literacy Month and the topic will be Financial Literacy Basics. Richmond tenants … Read more