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 $4.5 million in nearly 50 Forever Funds, returning CPI plus 4%.

In 2017, the Foundation distributed $198,000 as community and Canada 150 grants, scholarships, and charitable disbursements.

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.

Parent Participation Playgroups

CCRR Services During COVID-19 Outbreak

At the Richmond Child Care Resource & Referral Centre (CCRR), the health and wellbeing of our staff, clients, and volunteers is our top priority. As such, in accordance with guidelines from provincial and federal health authorities, we've made the difficult decision to temporarily close both our office and the Richmond Early Years Library, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

This means that all drop-in programs, events, and professional development opportunities are suspended until further notice.

That being said, we're still here to support families, child care providers, and ECE students. While working from home, CCRR staff are available to answer questions and offer assistance. Please refer to the service areas below to get in touch with the appropriate person:

Library Inquiries

Karen Lim, Administrative Assistant | library@rcrg.org

Candy Ng, Outreach Coordinator | cng@rcrg.org

Playgroups & Drop-In Programs

Summer Zheng, Outreach Coordinator | szheng@rcrg.org | 604-788-8069

Registered License-Not-Required & Child Care Provider Support

Ellen Huang, Outreach Coordinator | ehuang@rcrg.org | 604-803-6821

Child Care Referrals & Affordable Child Care Benefit Assistance

Sophie Wu, Outreach Coordinator | swu@rcrg.org | 604-218-3085

General Inquiries

Caitlin Lamb, Administrative Assistant | childcare@rcrg.org

Child Care Availability During COVID-19

It's a stressful time for all of us, but that's particularly true for parents, whose child care arrangements may be in flux due to facility closures, shifting work schedules, and other upheavals brought on by COVID-19. The Richmond CCRR has compiled a database of local child care facilities that are open, as well as those that are providing emergency child care to healthcare workers and others employed in essential services. For more information, e-mail childcare@rcrg.org.

If you require child care outside of Richmond, parents can fill out this form for assistance in finding temporary emergency child care for essential service workers.
• Form - Temporary Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers

Play, Learn, and Develop Together

Welcome to CCRR playgroup activities and events!

We provide free child playgroup activities and free or lowpay events for children and families throughout the year. These programs are offered by the Richmond CCRR in conjunction with Richmond School District 38, and are funded through grants from the Richmond Family Place. These popular drop-in programs provide high-quality, play-based learning environments and resources for families with children aged 0-5. We also have exciting field trips, summer programs, and events for children and families to participate.

The programs are run by licensed educators, however, these are not drop-off programs and as such caregiver participation is required.

What to expect from CCRR Playgroups:

• New activities, games, and crafts offered each week
• Parents and caregivers are provided with a safe space for their children to play, learn, and socialize
• Adults are involved in the learning process and interacting with children
• Provides participants with opportunities to network and make new friends in the community
• Activities provoke curiosity and interaction among participants
• Prepares parents and children for the transition to school or child care program

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Playgroups:

Together Time (ages 0-5)

9:15am - 11:15am
Mondays and Wednesdays during the school year
Cook Elementary Early Learning Centre
8600 Cook Road Richmond, BC V6Y 1V7
Free drop-in; parent participation required

Cooking Together (ages 3-5)

Cooking Together is an exciting program where families and children spend time together and learn to cook something yummy! This is a free drop-in program for parents and children. Two ECE educators will be on site and snacks will be provided.

Not only will you and your child learn fun new recipes, but parents will also have the opportunity to network with one another, build friendships, and learn about available community resources.

See Poster for More Details

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mondays, April 6 to June 15 (No Session on April 13 or May 18)
James Thompson Elementary
6211 Forsyth Crescent, Richmond, BC V7C 2C4
Free drop-in; parent participation required

Together Talks (ages 3-5)

Welcome to Together Talks, where parents have the opportunity to discuss and learn a variety of early childhood development topics while their children receive supervised care from two on-site ECE educators.

Parents and children will also have opportunities to do crafts and science activities...and a whole lot more!

This is a free drop-in program for parents and children, and snacks will be provided.

See Poster for More Details

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesdays, April 8 to June 17 (No Session on April 15 or May 20)
James Thompson Elementary
6211 Forsyth Crescent, Richmond, BC V7C 2C4
Free drop-in; parent participation required

Parenting Lessons at Together Talks

April 15th - Parent-Kid Yoga (NEW DATE)
Come and learn to do yoga with your child. Practice breathing techniques and relaxational poses and techniques. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Jun 3rd - Creatures Exploration
Learn about many different creatures and explore the world around us. Live animals will be present as living, breathing learning aids. Children cannot only hear the stories of the creatures, they can touch them as well!!

These lessons are special topics presented by qualified community partners that go beyond the usual Together Talks themes. During Parenting Lessons, we provide playgroups for children aged 3-5.

Junior Detectives (ages 3-5)

10:15 - 11:30am
Select Mondays through July/August
Richmond Caring Place
7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5
Registered participants only

2020 dates to be announced in spring.

Field Trips and Events:

Important notice: All field trips have been postponed as a precaution following the guidlines set by Canada Public Health. New dates will be announced soon. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Kidtropolis Party --New Date to be Announced

Join us for a private party at Kidtropolis, where children and parents can experience the magic of pretend play! Does your child dream of becoming a teacher or doctor? How about a police officer or fire fighter? At Kidtropolis, their dreams will come true in a fun, safe, interactive model city!

~~This FREE drop-in program will also feature cold food and refreshments!~~

~~See Poster for More Details~~

Age Group: Up to 10 Years Old
Time: 6:30-8:00pm (Admission No Later Than 7:00pm)
Location: 110-5940 No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC

Children's Gallery Tour & Workshop --New Date to be Announced

For this FREE drop-in event, the Child Care Resource & Referral Centre’s playgroup will take a trip to the Richmond Art Gallery. Along with exploring traditional art techniques, children will get to create their own wearable art pieces!

~~We can accommodate a maximum of 15 children, with spaces available on a first come, first served basis.~~