Over the past few months, many heartwarming stories were told in the Richmond community, thanks to the support from the Neighourhood Small Grants, which is once again open to applications.
The grants non-profit organizer, Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG), is encouraging people to apply.
Earlier this year, RCRG gave out 45 neighbourhood small grants to applicants, amounting to $20,826.
One of the recent recipients of the grant, Michelle Li, invited her neighbours to gather at the Hollybank Cul-de-Sac Pollinator Garden to help the garden look fresher with the purchase of new supplies and new plants.
Another Richmond youth, Janice Kok and her Fearless Youth Leadership group, hosted an in-person screening of the award-winning film Beans, before hosting discussions to reflect on the challenges faced by the Indigenous communities.
A local florist used the grant to host a series of flower-making workshops and the final results weren’t taken home, instead being given to local seniors as gifts.
