2021–2031 Collaborative Action Plan to Reduce and Prevent Poverty in Richmond: 2024–2025 Highlights

As of spring 2025, 11 of the 13 City-owned child care facilities now operate as $10 a day sites, charging a maximum fee to parents of $200 per month. Funding to support these fee reductions is provided by the Province of BC. The other two facilities participate in a range of Provincial funding programs that also reduce fees. (Action 2.1) • During the 2024-2025 program year (September I-August 31 ), the Recreation Fee Subsidy Program supported 4,584 residents of all ages who faced financial barriers to participating in recreation, cultural and parks programs, an 18 per cent increase from the 2023-2024 program year, which supported 3,899 residents. (Action 2.2) • In 2024, the City, in partnership with Richmond Public Library, launched the Community Services Connectors Pilot Program at Ironwood Library, to expand the reach of resource navigation supports in Richmond beyond the city centre and outside of traditional service hours (e.g. Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm). (Action 3.2) • In April 2025, the City in partnership with Richmond Public Library, hosted a Community Services Networking Event to increase awareness of community-based services, foster collaboration between organizations and improve client referrals to reduce barriers to accessing services. (Action 3.3) • In 2025, the City developed Community Profiles based on the results of the 2023 Community Needs Assessment and 2021 Census data to support data-informed planning for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Division. The profiles will inform the future development of approaches to meet the needs of community members in each planning area, including consideration for Richmond residents who face financial and social barriers to participation. (Action 4.3)

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