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City of Richmond grants $600,000 to the Richmond Rapid Response Fund
The City of Richmond allocated $600,000 to the Richmond Rapid Response Fund (R3F) – a fiscally sponsored project of the West Contra Costa Public Education Fund…
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Chevron Refinery donates $50K to Richmond COVID-19 relief fund
A community-based initiative providing emergency financial assistance to Richmond community members and organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic received a $50,000 boost…..
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East Brother Beer Co. unveils newest brew: Pride & Purpose
Twenty-percent of the proceeds from sales of the new Belgian Pale Ale will go to the Richmond Rapid Response Fund (R3F) supporting local residents and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic…..
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Richmond mayor, community leaders update the public on Richmond Rapid Respond Fund, seek support for phase two
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt is joining community and government leaders including staff from the city, RYSE Center, EdFUND West, Richmond Promise, Building Blocks for Kids (BBK), and the Richmond Rent Program…..
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City of Richmond, community leaders announce launch of Richmond Rapid Response Fund
A collective of community and government leaders including the City of Richmond, The RYSE Center, EdFUND West, Richmond Promise, and Building Blocks for Kids (BBK) announced the launch of the Richmond Rapid Response Fund (R3F) – a wraparound initiative that will meet the immediate and ongoing……
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Letter from Mayor Tom Butt
As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has not only caused unprecedented impacts to public health, but it has also led to historic levels of financial and resource instability for countless families, including many here in Richmond, who are struggling more than ever to make ends meet…..
Updates from Richmond Rapid Response Fund
We are in the process of moving the cash grant program from one-time support into a periodic, unconditional, cash payment. R3F’s decision to implement a guaranteed income program is informed by a community assessment process in the founding coalition. When the priorities of the fund were originally distilled, guaranteed income had always been a desired outcome and directive of R3F’s work from the community.
Since the R3F began, over 862 families were served with direct cash grants, while 77 families were assisted with rent relief. R3F has provided $431,000 in direct disbursements and $385,000 in rental relief payments. R3F disbursements have made an enormous impact on families' lives; addressing housing and economic security.
