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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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Supporter Spotlight: TD Bank Group

Published August 04, 2022

It all started with a shopping spree. In 2016, on a November evening, employees from TD Bank Group - representing branches throughout Richmond - met at Toys "R" Us. They gathered in teams and fanned out across the store, filling their shopping carts with toys. When they were done, the bill came to $3,500!

What does this have to do with RCRG? Well, every single one of those toys was donated to the Richmond Christmas Fund. Ever since, TD has been among our most generous and enthusiastic supporters.

The shopping spree continued for the next two years, but TD was just getting started. In 2018, the company made a $5,000 donation to the Christmas Fund. This was followed by a $10,500 gift in 2019, and $10,000 contributions in both 2020 and 2021.

During that period, TD employees also began volunteering with our organization. They supported Christmas Fund events like Windows of Hope and A Not So Silent Night. Several TD staff members even joined our board of directors, including Zinnia Johnston, who served for four years, and Jonathan Wong, who became a board member this past June.

Have we mentioned the Richmond Family & Friend Caregiver Hub? In 2021, we approached TD, asking them to become the Lead Sponsor of our Relax, Recharge, Reset Workshop Series. They agreed, contributing $16,000 and making it possible for us to offer dozens of in-person and virtual workshops, designed to enhance the health and well-being of local caregivers.

While it's always a good time to recognize our supporters, we're highlighting TD now because we just received some amazing news: the company has renewed its commitment both to the Christmas Fund and the Caregiver Hub!

For the fourth year in a row, TD will be one of the Christmas Fund's Angel Donors, contributing $10,000 to help brighten the holidays for families in need. And for the second straight year, the company has stepped up to sponsor our Relax, Recharge, Reset Workshop Series - pledging an additional $16,000!

At RCRG, we enjoy building relationships with our supporters. We take pride in sharing our story and highlighting our impact, so donors feel connected to our work. We're especially grateful, though, when a supporter is equally invested in the relationship. When they not only understand our mission, but believe in it, and take proactive steps to move it forward.

TD is in that category, always asking, "What more can we do?" It's a question any community organization would love to hear. We're lucky, and grateful, that when we give TD an answer, their support goes above and beyond even our most optimistic requests.