Caring for women since 1976. Help us to continue that legacy.

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PROGRAMS

Basic English Writing

Beginner’s level English writing skills is the focus of the program and includes spelling and sentence structure.

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English Conversation (Basic and Intermediate)

Women with English as a second language learn how to converse in a fun and creative environment.

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Work Ready Program

We offer a free, 3-month intensive work-readiness program for women.

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Hot Ink

A creative writing program for teen girls.

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Computer Training

Come and enhance your computer skills with individualized lessons in our lab.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

French Speaking Women’s Group

Open to French-speaking women of all backgrounds.

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Grandmother’s Support Group

Join other grandmothers in a safe environment to share information and experiences.

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Mom’s Empowerment Group

Meet with other women to support one another and exchange information and resources.

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Peer Support

Connect with a facilitator who will help you find the proper community resources.

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TAKE ACTION

We need YOU! Become an important part of maintaining and expanding the Centre’s services for women in Richmond.

DONATE

Donations are important to enable us to continuously provide the services and programs we offer at the Centre. We are a registered Canadian charity and a tax-receipt will be issued for donations of $20 or more. We invite you to become an important part of maintaining and expanding the Centre’s services for women in Richmond by making a monthly or one time donation.

Learn how to donate.

BECOME A MEMBER

We invite you to become an important part of maintaining and expanding the Centre’s services for women in Richmond by becoming a member for $40 a year.

Join other yearly and life-long members.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteering provides you with an opportunity to meet other women, assist with programs, and help out at special events.

Please check back for volunteer opportunities which will be posted as needs come up.

ABOUT

Richmond Women’s Resource Centre helps women with resources, agency referrals, links, support groups, workshops, projects, programs, and volunteering opportunities.

We are a long-standing and vibrant community network of women of all ages living in Richmond. Our goal is to provide community-based resource options to help women build connections and thrive in their community. Through a supportive environment, we encourage women to empower themselves and enhance their lives through our training programs, peer support groups and community partnerships.

The Richmond Women’s Resource Centre was formed in 1976 and became a non-profit association with Charitable Tax Status in 1989.

The location of the Centre has varied over the years – from basements, church halls, and trailers, to three different city-owned houses. In 1994, along with approximately twenty other agencies, we moved into the Caring Place.

Thank you to our generous funders:

Richmond Women’s Resource Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Richmond Women’s Resource Centre is supported by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund and Richmond Community Foundation.

Thank you to the City of Richmond, Richmond Sunrise Rotary, Literacy Richmond, Health Sciences Association, Richmond Community Foundation, and all individual members and donors.

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From the RWRC Annual Report, April 2019 – March 2020

VOICES

The Centre’s tranquility and silence brings comfort to the troubled heart of a woman. Every moment in the Centre is an opportunity for learning. Our instructors were generous in imparting their knowledge not only with communication skills, job search tools and techniques but as well as with some facts about the Canadian culture. With all the skills I obtained, I am regaining my confidence. I am hopeful that the right opportunity will come in due time. And when it happens, I know that I am prepared.

Mariza

RWRC is like a family – a home away from home for all women.

Carolyn

Since I became a member, the women of this organization have taken steps with me and have never hesitated to offer a helping hand. Their courage has inspired me to join their circle and share in the feeling of cherishing others and being cherished in return.

Sara

Volunteering at RWRC teaches me something new about people in different cultures, about RWRC services for women; about compassion and about myself. In helping others, I am reminded that we are all in this together we need to remember to support each other.

Priyani

I came to Vancouver three years ago. As a newcomer, integrating into society was a vexing question for me. Luckily, I found RWRC and became a tax volunteer. [This] experience has helped me overcome the fear of rejection and boosted my confidence in this new environment. Through helping others, I now feel like a part of this community.

Catherine

As a woman, I believe it is in our nature to nurture and give, especially towards our children and family. It is part of who we are. I have been out of the workforce for over 13 years raising my children, but the Work Ready Program has prepared me for the challenge of finding a job. I appreciate all the support and help the center has given me, volunteering is my way of supporting other women like me.

Linda

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RWRC is in search of High School Volunteers!

Join our efforts in establishing a new program for Empowering Female-Identifying High School Students to Pursue Professional Careers! We are looking for the voices and leadership of high school students who are passionate about creating change and removing barriers this September 2021.