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$21,500 in Scholarships Awarded to 40 Students
The Richmond Community Foundation has named its 2024 high school scholarship recipients, this year awarding 49 scholarships, worth a combined $21,500, to 40 Richmond students. The Foundation received more than 120 applications, marking a nearly 50% increase over the previous year. In selecting the winners, multiple factors were considered, including academic achievement, community involvement, and…
Spring Donor Appreciation Event
Richmond’s Community Spirit in Bloom On April 25, at LuLu Island Winery, the Richmond Community Foundation held a Donor Appreciation Event. We had an excellent turnout, with about 50 fundholders, supporters, and elected officials joining us for an evening of food and entertainment, networking opportunities, and engaging conversations. Among the speakers were Mayor Malcolm Brodie,…
45 Scholarships Awarded to 35 Richmond Students
The Richmond Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2023 high school scholarships. In all, 45 scholarships, representing nearly $30,000 in financial support, were awarded to 35 Richmond students. As always, the recipients are incredibly diverse, not only in their cultural backgrounds, but in their educational aspirations and career goals. This diversity will surely…
Community Foundation Receives Over $10,000
We’d like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Vancouver Sunshine Lions Club, who raised over $10,000 for the Community Foundation at their 8th Annual Fundraising Gala & Installation Night, held October 2, 2023 at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport. Over 300 guests and supporters were in attendance. In 2019, the Vancouver Sunshine Lions Club…
$34,600 in Scholarships Awarded to 38 Students
The Richmond Community Foundation has announced the winners of its 2022 high school scholarships, naming 38 students who, together, will receive $34,600 in financial support. The recipients are from high schools throughout Richmond, and have a wide range of educational and professional goals. “I aspire to pursue a career in UX design, harnessing my passion…