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.

Donate to the Richmond Orchestra & Chorus Association

About the Richmond Orchestra & Chorus Association

The Richmond Orchestra & Chorus Association (ROCA) is a non-profit organization that started from a desire to provide opportunities for community musicians to share the joy of music in practice and performance. Since 1986, our membership has grown to nearly 100 members, all dedicated to increasing the awareness and appreciation of a variety of music from classical to modern in Richmond.

Some of our notable accomplishments include commissioning and premiering Brian Tates’ “This Island”, performing the official Olympic Torch Anthem for the Torch Ceremony at the “O Zone”, performing with Chantal Kreviazuk for the benefit of the Richmond Hospital Foundation, and appearing with Imant Raminsh at Carnegie Hall in New York.

With over 200 performances to date, ROCA is part of the cultural landscape of the current and future of performing arts in Richmond and beyond. After more than 30 years, we remain committed to musical excellence, building connections through audience engagement, nurturing musical talent and providing community service through our programs.

Funds

ROY NEVILLE WRIGLEY ENDOWMENT FUND - Thanks to the generous bequest from our dear friend Neville, ROCA has an endowment fund that has provided our organization with permanent sustainable funding. The interest we earn from the principal of the Endowment Fund is used to offset some of the costs associated with our operating expenses, as well as costs associated with our performances and outreach programs.

AUDREY FRICKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Audrey Fricker was a friend and passionate choral member of the Richmond Chorus. The Audrey Fricker Scholarship Fund has been created with the help of the Richmond Community Foundation and will benefit students who are members of ROCA or who have an affiliation with ROCA and are engaged in musical studies with a recognized private teacher or educational institution.

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If you have any questions about your donation, contact the Richmond Community Foundation at 604-270-4483 or info@richmondfoundation.org.

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