While the B.C. Medical Services Plan is quite comprehensive, it doesn’t cover everything — particularly for the unique needs of seniors. The Jewish Seniors Alliance of Greater Vancouver have put together this handy resource guide, identifying MSP gaps and how to address them, called Accessing health services not covered by MSP. For those that would … Read more
Have you visited one of the Richmond Community Services Pop Ups yet? These monthly events bring together fixed-income residents with local organizations to help them get connected to services, resources, and supports and assistance including affordable rental housing information, accessible parking permits and much more. The next one takes place on Thursday, Aug. 10 at … Read more
On June 1, the Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition held its third annual general meeting, with the attendees pictured above. Read the report to review 2022’s activities and accomplishments.
If you are someone you know is on a limited fixed income, drop by the monthly Richmond Community Services Pop Ups connecting residents with local organizations to help them get connected to services, resources, and supports and assistance including affordable rental housing information, accessible parking permits and much more. The next one takes place on … Read more
Check out this photo of the Richmond Advocacy and Support Committee (RASC), a network of self-identified low-income residents, at the 2023 Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG) Volunteers Are Stars Awards. RASC was nominated in the Constellation category recognizing outstanding volunteer groups. This year’s festivities took place — in person for the first time since 2019 … Read more
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