🏃‍♂️🏀 Apply now for the Active Recreation & Sport Fund! Richmond kids and youth (18 & under) can get up to $500 in funding per program to join sports and recreation activities. Learn more & apply: richmond.ca/subsidy #RichmondBC

Did someone say garlic? Join us, The Sharing Farm, and City of Richmond BC for the 14th Annual Garlic Fest! Enjoy a full day of live music, delicious food, workshops, raptors demonstrations and more! 🌱 Date: Saturday, August 17 🌱 Time: 10 AM- 3:30 PM 🌱 Location: 2771 Westminster Hwy

Tomorrow is the next Friends of the Richmond Library Mini Sale at the Cambie Library. Come early and treasure hunt to see if you can find one of this week's extra-special books for sale. 📚📚📚 #booksale #friendsofthelibrary #cheapreads

Rosewood Manor, a non-profit senior care facility, is seeking volunteers to serve as Recreation Program Assistants. In this role, you'll support residents as they play games, enjoy arts & crafts activities, attend music therapy sessions, and more. rcrg.org/Rosewood

Richmond Hospital is seeking volunteers for its Gift Shop! In this role, you'll be a friendly face for patients, staff & visitors, greeting them as they enter the shop, providing pleasant conversation, and assisting them at the sales till. Apply today at rcrg.org/GiftShop

We’d like to bid the fondest of farewells to Cindy Fu, our Child Care Resource & Referral Centre’s amazing Administrative Assistant. Today marks her final day at RCRG, as she gets set to embark on a new adventure: law school! Congratulations, Cindy, and all the best!

This summer, with funding from a Neighbourhood Small Grant, Tuan To organized a BBQ at his townhouse complex. Over 100 residents took part, using the opportunity to connect with their neighbours and re-affirm their shared commitment to maintaining a safe, vibrant community.

On August 16, clients, volunteers, and staff from our Seniors Community Support Services department enjoyed a dim sum lunch at Kirin Seafood Restaurant. It was a memorable outing for both our clients and our team, filled with delectable dishes and delightful company!

Workshops, field trips, and many, many grocery orders: in a new blog post, Viann Fung reflects on her summer co-op term with our Seniors Community Support Services rcrg.org/RidingTheRolle…

At RCRG, working to build a stronger, healthier community is a labour of love. Every now and then, though, it’s nice to take a break, so we can enjoy our community with friends and family. This Labour Day, we hope you get to do the same, ahead of another busy fall season!

Discover the impact of giving back in our latest blog.   This month, we explore "The Power of Volunteering in Richmond, BC" and how Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives is fostering connections within our community. linkedin.com/pulse/power-vo…

We'll be at Richmond’s Community Services Pop Up on Thursday, September 12, from 3 pm to 5 pm at Brighouse Library. Drop by and say hello! We’ll be there to help residents with limited fixed incomes get connected to services, resources, and supports. rcrg.org/CSPU

If you’re feeling hopeless, but you’re not sure if 9-8-8 can help, please reach out - a responder will be there to talk things through with you. Taking the first step can be hard. Let’s do it together.

🌳 #RichmondBC’s annual Tree Sale is here! Grab your chance to enhance your garden with a variety of trees—new fruit and non-fruit species available for just $15 each. Registration starts TOMORROW. Tree pick-up on Sat, Oct 5. More info: richmond.ca/treesale

The next free Community Services Pop Up is coming up in TWO days. Pop by & chat with local organizations about a variety of services available for people with lower incomes. 📅 Thu, Sep 12 3 - 5pm 📍 7700 Minoru Gate 👉Visit: Richmond.ca/CommunityResou… #RichmondBC Richmond Public Library

Drop by the Pop Up on Sept 12 from 3 - 5 pm at #BrighouseLibrary. Meet local organizations who can help residents with fixed limited incomes get connected to services, resources, supports and assistance. Link: Community Services Pop Ups (qrs.ly/tqerjch)

📢Exciting opportunity!! Come, meet Olympians Camryn Rogers & Evan Dunfee! 📅 Sun, Sept 15 | ⏰ 2-4 pm 📍 Minoru Centre for Active Living ✨ Hear their inspiring journey, snap a selfie, and grab a signature! Don’t miss out on this epic event! #RichmondBC

Grocery Distribution Hours 🕙 Cedarbridge: Monday: 10am-1pm Wednesday: 10am-1pm Thursday (55+): 10am-1pm Saturday: 10am-1pm Offsite Depots: Monday: 3:30pm-5pm (No. 1 Rd & Francis) Tuesday: 3:30pm-5pm (11571 Daniels Rd) Wednesday: 4:30pm-5:30pm (10200 No. 5 Rd)

Applications are once again open for the Richmond Neighbourhood Small Grants program, giving you a chance to receive up to $500 for a community project! How will you bring your neighbours together? We can't wait to find out! Apply online today at neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca

As a Volunteer Driver, you can give Richmond seniors the gift of independence! In this flexible role, you'll bring older adults to medical appointments and community activities, helping to promote both healthy aging and social connection. Apply today at rcrg.org/DriveForSeniors