Richmond Multicultural Community Services
210-7000 Minoru Blvd V6Y 3Z5 Richmond, BC, Canada

Are you looking for a job? We’ve got a great opportunity to connect with potential employers at our virtual Hiring Fair. There are a lot of jobs out there and we can help you find one! This workshop will take place on Friday, January 22, from 11am to 12pm on Zoom. Do you want help to get your resumé up to date as well. Bhavana can help you with that too! ... If you have questions or want to register, please click www.rmcs.bc.ca, contact Bhavana at [email protected] or call 604-279-7160! #iamrichmond #harmonyindiversityrmd

This month is Alzheimer Awareness Month in Canada. Here are some tips from Alzheimer Society of B.C. for keeping your brain healthy. Tips for Brain Health 1. Challenge yourself ... 2. Get enough sleep 3. Stay connected 4. Protect your head 5. Get active 6. Eat well 7. Reduce Stress #iamrichmond #harmonyindiversityrmd #alzheimersawareness

Here is RMCS' Holiday Office Hours - please make sure not to miss the opportunity to reach out to us! #SeasonsGreetings2020 #HolidayOfficeHours #WeAreHereToHelp

Just a social media reminder that we are open on Saturdays. We are booking Zoom and in person appointments now. Call or email us to speak to one of our settlement workers or labour market counsellors. #iamrichmond #harmonyindiversityrmd

At RMCS, it's quotes like this that inspire us, motivate us and keep us laser focussed on our vision. "Our vision is for a harmonious and inclusive society that values equality and diversity. " #iamrichmond #harmonyindiversityrmd #mayaangelou

Today in Canada, Boxing Day has become famous as an amazing shopping day with excellent deals to be had. If you are out there looking for those deals, good luck and be safe, stay socially distant and wear those masks!! The term "Boxing Day" was first recorded in 1833, but the official origin of the name has never been determined. There are, however, many theories, here are just a couple: The name is a reference to charity drives. A box to collect money for the poor traditiona...lly and placed in Churches on Christmas day and opened the next day, or Boxing Day. The name refers to a nautical tradition. When setting sail, ships would carry a sealed box containing money for good luck. If the voyage was a success, the box was given to a priest, opened at Christmas, and the contents then given to the needy. #iamrichmond #shopboxingday #harmonyindiversityrmd

We think it bears repeating because it’s our first newsletter of 2021! This weekend you will find our newsletter in your inbox filled with information on all our workshops, classes, events and news. What? You aren’t on our list? Click here to sign up! http://www.rmcs.bc.ca/newsletter/ #iamrichmond #harmonyindiversityrmd

Please join us to celebrate Diwali virtually on Monday, November 16, from 5pm to 6:30pm on Zoom! There will be a variety of traditional activities such as storytelling about the Festival of Light; how people celebrate Diwali, cooking pakras; Turban tying; Saree tying and many more! Also, there will be a competition for best-dressed men and women and kids painting competition - the winner gets a prize! For kids colouring competition, please print and use the following picture. For more details about the competitions, please email Neena at [email protected] or call 604-279-7160. #HappyDiwali #CommunityEvent #FreeEvent #VirtualCelebration

This free virtual youth workshop series will cover a variety of topic areas including leadership basics, communication skills, confidence building, Anti-racism, community engagement & connection, preparing for university applications, financial literacy, RCMP services, employment, volunteering, global environment protection, multiculturalism & diversity, basic photography strategy and so much more Eligibility requirement: 13 to 19 years old with permanent resident status... Please email [email protected] or [email protected] to register Zoom link will be sent to you before the sessions starts in January. #iamrichmond #harmonyindiversityrmd

Yoshimi first heard of RMCS in February, 2003. She was looking to connect in the community of Richmond. She saw an ad for the RMCS women’s leadership program and joined. From there Yoshimi volunteered as the RMCS receptionist form 2003-2004. She impressed the Executive Director so much that he hired her! Yoshimi worked with RMCS as the receptionist from 2004-2007 at which time her family relocated and she had to say goodbye to her RMCS family. In 2015 Yoshimi returned to the ...lower mainland. She had kept in touch with RMCS over the years and heard that RMCS was looking to fill the role of Executive Assistant to the Executive Director. She interviewed for the position and the rest is history. As a client RMCS helped me to settle in Canada. I was depressed and RMCS gave me a chance to start my new life in Canada. RMCS helped Yoshimi settle in Canada and she has been giving back to RMCS and our clients for 8 years total. She is compassionate, loyal and dedicated. We hope she stays forever. #iamrichmond #harmonyindiversityrmd

Do you have questions about OAS, GIS benefits and SAFER? Or do you even know what they are (because I don't!)? Please come to our "Understanding Senior Benefits" workshop and learn about these senior benefits and find out who can qualify. This workshop will be on Monday, November 30, from 10:30am to 12pm on Zoom. For more information or registration, please contact Xiaowei at [email protected] or call at 604-279-7160! #FREEWorkshop #Settlement

Do you want to learn more English in the comfort of your own home ? Join our English Conversation Class (ECC) via Zoom. This program helps newcomers develop communication skills to speak English. Our teacher can help you build confidence to speak English in the community, on the phone or on video calls. They are just starting and we have some spots left. Beginner (Tuesday 9:30am-12pm) 17 spaces available Intermediate (Monday 9:30am-12pm) 13 spaces available Intermedia...te (Thursday 6-8pm) 16 spaces available Advanced (Thursday 9:30am-12pm) - 19 spaces available The cost for ECC is $40 with an additional $10 if you are not yet a member of RMCS. Call us at 604-279-7160 or email at [email protected] to register today. #iamrichmond #harmonyindiversityrmd

We are so thankful to Aaron Wu of Everbright Properties, Max Wang from Henan-Canada Friendship Association and Brian Zhang of North American Artist Association for their generous donation to RMCS. Many thanks for your support during these challenging times! We are so grateful to City Councillor Chak Au for supporting us in this donation. #iamrichmond #harmonyindiversityrmd

Find out What conflict management is by joining out "Conflict Management" workshop. Learn about these essential skills so you can learn how to manage all the conflicts successfully. This workshop will take place on Monday, November 23, from 10:30am to 12pm on Zoom. Are you interested? Please contact Bhavana at [email protected] or call at 604-279-7160 for more information/registration. #LabourMarket #FREEWorkshop

Happy First Day of Winter! #firstdayofwinter2020

Our "Program of the Month" is ICP! As a part of our Inclusive Community Program, RMCS had "Richmond in 3D" program. 3Ds stands for: Diversity, Dialogue and Drama. This program was targeted for youth, asking their challenges you face with pleasing your parents’ traditional values and gave them an opportunity that their voice were heard while sharing their intercultural stories. This was also an opportunity for their parents to learn and share with your child. This event was ho...sted at Richmond Cultural Centre and also at Aberdeen Centre. Would you like to have a diversity training for your company or organization, or for more information regarding ICP, please contact us at [email protected] for more information. All the donation you made during this month will go to our ICP. Would you like to help? You can make a donation from here: http://ow.ly/Uscr50AOink For more information about our ICP, please email at [email protected]. #ProgramoftheMonth #ICP #ThinkbackTuesday

Seasons Greetings from RMCS - https://mailchi.mp/rmcs/free-online-workshops-4753002

Today is World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. Today provides an occasion to raise general awareness of the need to take urgent measures and to acknowledge the importance of audiovisual documents. This year's theme is "Your Window to the World"! http://ow.ly/bQgx50BYX0J #WorldDayforAudioVisualHeritage #UNESCO

Please join us to celebrate Diwali virtually on Monday, November 16, from 5pm to 6:30pm on Zoom! There will be a variety of traditional activities such as storytelling about the Festival of Light; how people celebrate Diwali, cooking pakras; Turban tying; Saree tying and many more! Also, there will be a competition for best-dressed men and women and kids painting competition - the winner gets a prize! For kids colouring competition, please print and use the following picture. For more details about the competitions, please email Neena at [email protected] or call 604-279-7160. #HappyDiwali #CommunityEvent #FreeEvent #VirtualCelebration

RMCS' FREE Online Workshops schedule (week of October 26) - https://mailchi.mp/rmcs/free-online-workshops-4737170

Our "Program of the Month" is ICP! RMCS, it was then called Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society, has received funding for a Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplace Partnership in April 2009 for the first time. It's been 11 years - and more to come for RMCS to promote diversity! Would you like to have a diversity training for your company or organization, or for more information regarding ICP, please contact us at [email protected] for more information. ... All the donation you made during this month will go to our ICP. Would you like to help? You can make a donation from here: http://ow.ly/Uscr50AOink For more information about our ICP, please email at [email protected]. #ProgramoftheMonth #ICP

Today is United Nations Day! This year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. Congratulations, United Nations!! http://ow.ly/VMUx50BWHZv #UnitedNationsDay

This week's #FeatureFriday, we would like to introduce Kathleen, who took our Youth Leadership Program; "I would like to thank you for welcoming me in the Youth Leadership program. It was really great and it was fun to see this kind of community. Since that was my first time joining a program, I was really happy and sincerely pleased that I joined it. I learned a lot throughout this process: designing, how to "survive" college, photography and a lot of talks about daily life.... It was also helpful for me since I was able to practice my communication skills further and became more confident saying my opinions in front of other people. Thank you for creating this program and this was really helpful and insightful for us, the future leaders." Let us help you. We have a variety of services to help you settle in Canada! You can see what we do at http://ow.ly/JL0l50zA4ob Help us serve you. Please make a donation, so that we can keep providing our services for whoever needs it. You can do this at http://ow.ly/iwGQ50zA4oc Please "like" our Facebook page to get the updates for our events/workshops, or even just for fun! #RMCS #Likeourpage #IAmRichmond #PleaseDonate

Are you a newcomer professional and want to make friends? Register to be a part of our "Professionals Networking Circle" to meet and learn from each other's experiences. This is a professional development opportunity you do not want to miss! This circle will take place on Friday, October 30 from 2pm to 4pm on Zoom. Are you interested? Please contact Bhavana at [email protected] or Alireza at [email protected]. You can also call at 604-279-7160 for more information/registration. #LabourMarket #FREEWorkshop #ProfessionalsNetworking

Our "Program of the Month" is ICP! #ThrowbackThursday - here is one of the poster we have done for one of our Diversity Conference. RMCS has been providing Diversity Conference since 2010. Would you like to have a diversity training for your company or organization, or for more information regarding ICP, please contact us at [email protected] for more information. All the donation you made during this month will go to our ICP. Would you like to help? You can make a donation fr...om here: http://ow.ly/Uscr50AOink For more information about our ICP, please email at [email protected]. #ProgramoftheMonth #ICP

At out "Empower Me Program", we will be sharing: Support from Energy Providers During COVID-19, Energy conservation tips, How to read and understand and lower your energy bills and Home safety tips and escape plan. This program will take place on Wednesday, October 28, from 1pm to 2:30pm on Zoom. If you have any questions or registration, please contact Thuy at [email protected] or 604-279-7160. #FREEWorkshops #Settlement

Our "Program of the Month" is ICP! Richmond’s CCT is made up of over 30 organizations from various sector : settlement services, language service providers, education, employment skills & training, faith community, health, housing, newcomers, public services, labour & employers and businesses in Richmond. These members aim at creating a strategy geared towards CCT goals. CCT has formed 4 Sub-Committees to create action plans to tackle issues surrounding newcomer needs and th...e community. These sub-committees are divided based on four CCT priority areas: Employment, Settlement Services, Community Experience and Daily Living. All the donation you made during this month will go to our ICP. Would you like to help? You can make a donation from here: http://ow.ly/Uscr50AOink For more information about our ICP, please email at [email protected]. #ProgramoftheMonth #ICP

Thank you very much, Kelly from Shoppers Drug Mart Broadmore to come to give our seniors and staff a flu shot today! #flushotclinic #seniors #besafe #shoopersdrugmart

October 18 is Persons Day in Canada! It marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of persons was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal. This gave some women the right to be appointed to the Senate of Canada and paved the way for women's increased participation in public and political life. Though this decision did not include all women, such as Indigenous women and women of Asian heritage and descent, it did mark critical progress in the advancement of gender equality in Canada. http://ow.ly/qyQP50BSOfR #Personsday

Our "Program of the Month" is ICP! The Richmond Community Collaboration Table (CCT) wishes to make Richmond an inclusive city where the needs of all are understood, valued, and met through coordinated settlement services, welcoming spaces, and intercultural harmony. To get involved in the work of the CCT or join a subcommittee, please contact [email protected]. We looking for individuals and community members of all backgrounds and skill levels to help us in our work. We look f...orward to getting to know you. All the donation you made during this month will go to our ICP. Would you like to help? You can make a donation from here: http://ow.ly/Uscr50AOink For more information about our ICP, please email at [email protected].