In The News

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? Do you want to earn additional income by sharing your home with a person with a disability? Home Share is a program that matches people with developmental disabilities with individuals … Continue reading →

On Thursday, November 23rd, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce hosted their 40th Business Excellence Awards. The event as a sell-out with more than 400 guests in attendance to recognize local businesses and organizations in a range of categories including New … Continue reading →

The Benefit of Possibilities…A Community Affair is RSCL’s signature annual fundraising event.   The 2017 Benefit of Possibilities took place on Thursday, November 9th at the Pacific Gateway Hotel raising more than $20,000.  Proceeds from the event will benefit RSCL programs … Continue reading →

Respite contractors are skilled caregivers who give parents a break by spending quality time with an individual with developmental disabilities. We are looking for hourly and overnight respite contractors for several families with children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities. … Continue reading →

  Richmond Society for Community Living is pleased to be supporting the “I Am Voting: BC Election 2017” initiative. Every adult supported by our organization has the right to vote in the provincial election May 9. Over the next few months, … Continue reading →

Waitlists are preventing children with disabilities from living their lives. Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) has not seen a funding increase in more than 10 years, despite the increasing demand for service and rising costs for program delivery. Richmond Society for Community … Continue reading →

After 18 months of fundraising, design, installation and training RSCL’s Snoezelen TM is making a huge difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. new-therapeutic-sensory-room-an-oasis-for-disabled-people

Community living improves everyday life for everyone in Richmond. Here’s a great example – not only does Puneet’s new job at Vancity offer her a pay cheque and an improved sense of community belonging, Vancity’s diversity hiring practices demonstrate that … Continue reading →

RSCL Vocational Counsellor Mumtaz Khokhar has been nominated in the Arts Education category for the 8th annual Richmond Arts Awards. Working with individuals supported through RSCL’s LIFE Services, Mumtaz has encouraged artists in the Avenues art program to explore their … Continue reading →