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Through a Neighbourhood Small Grant, Allison Sam, 10, (pictured with Gunya, a staff member at PriceSmart Foods) paired homemade cards with flowers donated by the store which, along with her parents, she delivered to over 30 neighbours. Local charity Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG) awarded $13,000 in Neighbourhood Small Grants this summer.
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Girl uses grant to brighten neighbours' day
Published 11:11 PDT, Mon July 5, 2021
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This summer, 29 community projects will help strengthen connections among neighbours and build bridges between cultures.
Ranging from a neighbourhood scavenger hunt to a 3D printing workshop to a Bollywood dance class, the projects were all funded by Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG), through its Neighbourhood Small Grants program. It operates in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation and Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC, enabling Richmond residents to apply for up to $500.
“It’s inspiring to see people take what they’re passionate about and share it with the wider community,” says Ed Gavsie, president & CEO of RCRG. “These projects, though small in scale, often serve as ice breakers, leading to new and lasting relationships between neighbours.”
Some projects have already been carried out successfully. Allison Sam, 10, used her grant to create homemade cards, which she paired with flower bouquets donated by PriceSmart Foods. With help from her parents, she then delivered the cards and flowers throughout her neighbourhood. One recipient was moved to tears, while others sent Allison thank you cards in return.
“With everything that’s happened in the last year, she just wanted to do something nice for her neighbours,” says Garson Sam, Allison’s father. “It was a way for her to brighten their day and put a smile on their face, and she gained a lot from the experience as well.”
Neighbourhood Small Grant applications will open again in the fall, including a new youth funding stream, focusing on applicants aged 10 to 25. More information will be posted at www.neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca.
RCRG is a registered charity that serves as a hub for volunteering and giving. RCRG is also a direct service provider, operating a child care resource and referral centre, the Richmond Christmas Fund, and a variety of seniors community support services.
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