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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.

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August Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Miranda!

Published July 29, 2026

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers! To celebrate, we're highlighting a different RCRG volunteer each month. We hope that their inspiring stories help to Ignite Volunteerism in our community and encourage you to start your own volunteer journey.

Miranda Se is turning her passion for volunteering into meaningful action. She creates spaces where people feel connected and supported, and encourages others to get involved. Through her work with the Youth Neighbourhood Small Grants (Y-NSG) Committee, she has built strong relationships, supported youth-led initiatives, and contributed to communities across Metro Vancouver.

Her journey into volunteering began with a genuine desire to give back in a hands-on way. Two years ago, Miranda connected with RCRG, volunteering first as a project leader through Y-NSG. She organized two block parties in the Steveston area, creating opportunities for neighbours to feel safe and supported. She also led two “Garden of Kindness” events, where participants created handmade cards, painted stones, and packaged garden seeds to share with others. These initiatives fostered a sense of care, connection, and belonging amongst the community.

As her experience grew, so did her role. Miranda became more involved in supporting others and now serves on the Y-NSG committee board. In this position, she reviews applications, connects with project leaders, and supports them from planning through to their final events. By staying involved throughout the process and attending events along the way, she sees ideas turn into real community impact. Watching these projects come to life has become one of the most rewarding parts of her experience.

For Miranda, volunteering goes beyond simply helping out. It’s about building meaningful relationships and creating a sense of belonging. Her inspiration began at home, after seeing her mother step up to support their neighbourhood during a difficult time. That experience showed her the impact of caring for others and encouraged her to do the same.

This perspective continues to shape how she sees young leaders in her community. One memorable moment for Miranda was meeting an 11-year-old girl who led a clay modelling workshop. Miranda was inspired by her creativity, confidence, and enthusiasm. Experiences like this reinforce her belief that anyone, regardless of age, can bring ideas to life and make a difference.

Through her involvement, Miranda has come to value the connections she builds just as much as the projects themselves. Whether she is collaborating with volunteers, supporting project leaders, or meeting community members, these relationships are what make her work most meaningful.

Even before joining the youth committee, Miranda had already spent seven years giving back. She organized neighbourhood events, participated in mission trips to Indigenous communities in Lytton, and stayed active in school clubs. Each experience has shaped her path and strengthened her commitment to volunteering. Today, she not only contributes to her community, but also inspires others to step forward, take initiative, and create meaningful change of their own.