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Did you know?

More than 100 young leaders have graduated from the Youth Now program.

Each year, over 100 non-profit professionals attend our training opportunities.

Over two dozen non-profit organizations have participated in the Youth Now program.

The CCRR provides nearly 400 child care referrals per year.

On average, the CCRR hosts 30 workshops and training courses each year.

Every year, over 500 child care providers and parents attend CCRR training opportunities.

Every year, RCRG completes over 3,000 grocery orders for local seniors.

Nearly 300 seniors make use of our Better at Home services.

Our volunteer drivers complete more than 1,200 trips annually.

At least 350 people per year find a volunteer position using our Volunteer Match program.

Close to 500 volunteers support RCRG’s programs and services.

Volunteers contribute nearly 23,000 hours to our organization each year.

Each holiday season, the Richmond Christmas Fund helps more than 2,200 low-income residents.

Every year, the Christmas Fund provides over 600 children with toys, books, and sports equipment.

The Richmond Christmas Fund was first started by Ethel Tibbits, in the 1930s.

The number of Neighbourhood Small Grants we’ve awarded has increased every year since 2014.

Block parties are the most popular type of Neighbourhood Small Grant project.

Every year, the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre serves over 7,300 local women.

The Richmond Women’s Resource Centre currently offers 16 programs and services.

Nearly 60 volunteers support the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, contributing nearly 2,500 hours per year.

Richmond is home to over 350 registered charities, all of which rely on volunteer support.

There are nearly 13 million volunteers across Canada.

International Volunteer Day is celebrated throughout the world on December 5.

There are 35 volunteer centres in British Columbia.

In 2016, the Foundation awarded 10 grants to non-profit organizations, worth a combined $59,000.

The Foundation manages $6 million in 60 Forever Funds, returning, on average, CPI plus 4%.

Between 2020 and 2022, the Foundation distributed $656,000 in grants, scholarships, charitable disbursements, and Emergency Community Support Funds.

Foundation activities result in the enhancement of our community and residents’ sense of belonging.

ROCA has raised over $21,000 for local charities.

ROCA has performed its Elementary School Concert Series to over 8,000 students.

ROCA provides mentoring and life changing opportunities for aspiring musicians.

The Richmond Arts Coalition was founded in November of 2005.

RAC co-produces the ArtRich exhibition every two years!

RAC highlights Richmond's arts events in a monthly email.

The Richmond Music School is the oldest not-for-profit music school in Richmond.

The Richmond Music School offers affordable music lessons through its diverse programming.

Our students performed 40 hours of music to welcome the Olympic athletes to the 2010 Olympic Games.

2024 High School Scholarship Recipients

$21,500 in Scholarships Awarded to 40 Students

The Richmond Community Foundation has named its 2024 high school scholarship recipients, this year awarding 49 scholarships, worth a combined $21,500, to 40 Richmond students.

The Foundation received more than 120 applications, marking a nearly 50% increase over the previous year. In selecting the winners, multiple factors were considered, including academic achievement, community involvement, and strength of references.

Ava Koldenhof, of McMath Secondary, received two scholarships, which will support her studies in the Industrial Design program at the Université de Montréal.

Braeden Munn, a student at MacNeil Secondary, will stay closer to home, using his scholarship to study Linguistics and Arts, first at Douglas College and then at the University of British Columbia.

“Once my education is complete, I look forward to the opportunity to give back to the community that gave so generously to me,” says Munn.

Richmond Secondary student Kalia He, who received a pair of scholarships, plans on studying Environmental Sciences at UBC, with hopes of pursing a career in environmental sustainability.

“Not only will these scholarships fund my school expenditures, but [they] will be lasting proof of the faith that Richmond’s community has in my future,” says He.

The Foundation awards scholarships through its forever funds, which are established by individuals, businesses, and community groups.

“Our fundholders know that education unlocks opportunities,” says Ed Gavsie, Executive Director of the Foundation. “They’re committed to helping as many students as possible achieve their educational and professional goals.”

Click here to view a complete list of the Foundation's scholarship funds.

You can make a tax-deductible donation to any of the funds through our online donation page.

If you're interested in starting your own scholarship fund, please reach out to us at 604-270-4483 or info@richmondfoundation.org. We'd be happy to guide you through the process!

Meet This Year's Scholarship Recipients

Dacheng Education Scholarship

Kalia He (Richmond Secondary)

Etta Demerse Scholarship

Noor Al Tabbaa (Palmer Secondary)
Megan Chan (Richmond Christian)
Isabella Chiu (Burnett Secondary)
Laiqa Dosti (Adult Education Centre)
Laurel Forgeron (Steveston-London Secondary)
Olivia Grill (McMath Secondary)
Katie Huang (Cambie Secondary)
Chun Yau Johnathan Lo (Hugh Boyd Secondary)
Lucia Ramento (Steveston-London Secondary)

Kronier Family Scholarship

Jaclyn Abbot (McNair Secondary)
Aaron Jay Antonio (Richmond Christian)
Isabella Bae (Burnett Secondary)
Alishay Butt (Palmer Secondary)
Matthew Chan (McMath Secondary)
Kacey Cheng (Richmond Secondary)
Isabella Chiu (Burnett Secondary)
Laiqa Dosti (Adult Education Centre)
Hannah Ha (McMath Secondary)
Kalia He (Richmond Secondary)
Simr Kaur (Steveston-London Secondary)
Nathan Kusch (McMath Secondary)
Kristen Law (Burnett Secondary)
Braeden Munn (MacNeil Secondary)
Manhoor Naeem (Palmer Secondary)
Emily Ruiz Lopez (Hugh Boyd Secondary)
Lucia Vigneras (McRoberts Secondary)
Alice Wong (Palmer Secondary)

Linda Li Scholarship

Isabella Bae (Burnett Secondary)
Tayla Barbosa (Burnett Secondary)
Sarah Ong (Burnett Secondary)
Anki Tang (Burnett Secondary)

Parm Bains & Family Scholarship

Hilary But (Palmer Secondary)

Phil Brown Scholarship

Katrina Anderson (Burnett Secondary)
Noa Lichtmann (Burnett Secondary)
Sarah Ong (Burnett Secondary)
Abigail Seetoh (Richmond Christian)

RichCity Idol Scholarship

Sage Laing (McMath Secondary)

Richmond Athletic Commission Scholarship

Rodrigo Villalon (McMath Secondary)

Richmond Community Foundation Scholarship

Ava Koldenhof (McMath Secondary)
Nayis Majumder (Cambie Secondary)

Richmond Sunset Rotary Art Scholarship

Isabella Chiu (Burnett Secondary)
Samantha Clar De Jesus (McRoberts Secondary)
Ava Koldenhof (McMath Secondary)
Sage Laing (McMath Secondary)

Steveston Community Society Scholarship

Mishca Chang (McMath Secondary)
Jada Daisy Mavis (McMath Secondary)

Vancouver Sunshine Lions Club Scholarship

Sarah Ong (Burnett Secondary)

Walter Wu Scholarship

Spring Ma (Burnett Secondary)