May 31, 2012 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm – The next phase of the Richmond Rental Connect project is happening on May 31st. We are hosting a town hall discussion on issues of affordable housing, and looking at solutions for creating more affordable options for renters. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to info@richmondprc.org or 604-205-4700

May 10, 2012 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm – The Richmond Poverty Response Committee has postponed the youth dialogue on affordable housing until May 31st. This event will be part of a larger, community wide discussion. Details coming soon!

On April 16th, the Richmond Poverty Response Committee held a landlord dialogue on topics related to affordable housing and secondary suites. The event was a huge success with over  30 participants. The room was evenly split between current landlords, and homeowners who are thinking about creating a secondary suite. We had informative presentations and displays ...
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April 18, 2012 – 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm – The RPRC Affordable Housing Task Force will meet on Wednesday, April 18 at 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm at Richmond Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Boulevard. We will be debriefing the first event of the Rental Connect Project. Rental Connect is the major project of Richmond Poverty Response Committee for 2012, your input and advice is ...
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February 17, 2012 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm –

Your Richmond MLA’s Invite You to….

A Town Hall Meeting on Housing Partnerships

Many B.C. communities are looking at ways to improve affordability, particularly in the lower mainland. Affordable housing is a fundamental part of a vibrant and healthy community that can change people’s lives and transform neighbourhoods. B.C.’s Minister Responsible for Housing, Rich Coleman, will attend, ...
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January 18, 2012 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Please be reminded that the Affordable Housing Task Force is currently meeting quarterly while the Richmond Homelessness Coalition is forming.  Our next meeting is Wednesday, January 18th at 5:00-7:00 pm at Richmond Caring Place – 7000 Minoru Blvd – as always an RSVP is appreciated.

Agenda

Introductions
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Formation of Richmond Homelessness Coalition – ...
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Affordable Housing Task Force ~ Minutes
September 21st, 2011 – Caring Place
Present: Wendy Meloche, Deneanne Quamme, De Whalen, Sina Le Page
Staff: Lynda Brummitt

Introductions
Approval of Agenda – approved as circulated.
Minutes of Previous Meeting – approved as circulated
Formation of Richmond Homelessness Coalition – Homes for All
On July 12th a meeting was held of the many groups and volunteers ...
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December 13, 2011 – 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm – The Affordable Housing Task Force of the Richmond Poverty Response Committee is reducing the frequency of meetings to join in the formation of the Richmond Homeless Coalition – Homes for All. Our next Affordable Housing Task Force Meeting will be Wednesday, January 18th at 5:00 – 6:30 at Caring Place.

Members of the Affordable Housing Task ...
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Next to food, safe and affordable housing is the most important necessity for individuals and families. Shelter costs are consuming a larger and larger share of household incomes; making other household necessities like food, clothing, transportation, daycare and education increasingly unaffordable. Alternatively, people find themselves forced to sacrifice safe housing in order to manage these ...
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Lack of housing puts renters at risk of homelessness.