Richmond Department of Children and Youth

05/14/2025

📖 Join us Saturday, May 17, at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium for the Richmond Literacy Festival a celebration of storytelling, reading, and writing for all ages. Enjoy a presentation by author JaNay Brown-Wood (11AM–12PM), free lunch (12PM–12:30PM), and a book-making workshop with LaVera Wilson (12:30PM–2PM), hosted by Richmond’s Poet Laureate, Stephen Sharpe.

📅 Date: 05/17/2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 10:30 AM)
📍 Location: Richmond Memorial Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza

It’s a fun, enriching experience for the whole community—so bring a friend and share the joy of words! 📞 For more info, call: 510-620-6561

04/03/2025

🌞 Spring into Fun with Our New Activity Guide! 🌞
From sunny adventures to summer vibes, there’s something for everyone!🌴 Explore what’s happening this Spring/Summer – check out the Activity Guide today! 🌴

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🌐 www.richca-communityservices.org
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04/01/2025

📣 We Want to Hear from You! 🌟
Help shape the future of recreation in Richmond!
The City is evaluating the cost of our programs and services — and your voice matters. Share your thoughts to ensure fees are fair, transparent, and aligned with what our community needs.

📲 Scan the QR code or visit:
https://engageberrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/city-richmond-recreation-department-fee-study

Let’s build a better, more accessible Richmond together 💬💚

04/01/2025

🚌 Richmond Seniors on the Go! 🛵
Join us for the 3rd Annual Senior Transportation Workshop and learn how to navigate Richmond and West County like a pro!
💡 Get hands-on help with services like:
• RAPID R-Transit (Uber/Lyft)
• Richmond Moves
• BART/Clipper Card
• Seamless Bay Area

📱 Learn how to sign up, use your smartphone, and get to your appointments or favorite stores with ease!

📅 Wednesday, April 2, 2025
🕜 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Richmond Senior Center
2525 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

💬 For more info, call: 510-307-8087

04/01/2025

🚨 Calling all youth and young adults! 🚨
Unlock your future at the Youth & Young Adult Resource & Career Fair 🎯✨

You’ll have the opportunity to connect with top employers and labor unions offering job opportunities.

You can explore valuable job training programs and learn about scholarship opportunities to support your educational journey. Free haircuts will be provided by Urban Barber College—come freshen up before you meet potential employers!

Everyone who attends will be entered into a raffle to win exciting prizes.
You’ll also hear from organizations like EBMUD, Paul Mitchell, Veolia, and many more during engaging information sessions.

🗓 Tuesday, April 8, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Richmond Memorial Auditorium

🎟 Free to attend, but registration is required!
🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/YWCareerFair2025
📞 Questions? Contact us at 510-412-2044 or [email protected]

Let’s build your path to success—see you there! 💼🌟

03/28/2025

🌷 Spring has Sprung!! 🌷 Join us for 2 EGG-citing egg hunts hosted by the City of Richmond, Community Services-Recreation. 🌞 Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fun-filled day of egg hunting, games, and activities for all ages!

🐰🥚
Spring Egg Hunt
- April 12, 10am -12pm
- Nicholl Park*
- Free Event
- Ages 5 & Under 10:15am & 11am
- Ages 10 & Under 10:30am & 11:15am
- All other ages 10:45am & 11:30am

Floating Egg Hunt
- April 12, 1:15PM & 2:45PM
- Richmond Swim Center
- Pre-registration REQUIRED
- All ages welcome

* IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD INDOORS AT THE RICHMOND RECREATION COMPLEX

🐰🥚Don't miss out on these egg-cellent events!

12/24/2024

We are excited to announce that the City of Richmond is now accepting applications for two grant programs aimed at supporting impactful community projects:

ECIA Community Grant Program
Richmond ECIA Grants
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3250/Richmond-ECIA-Grants

Community Services Department Mini Grant Program
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3508/CSD-Mini-Grant-Program

To assist prospective applicants, the City will host two virtual ECIA Info Sessions covering details for both grant programs:

Tuesday, January 14, 2025: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025: 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

These sessions will provide an overview of the grant programs, eligibility requirements, and application guidance.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.richmondca.gov/4218/Grants
Don't miss this opportunity to bring your community-focused projects to life!

12/23/2024

12/23/2024

12/20/2024

The City of Richmond offices will be closed from December 24, 2024, to January 1, 2025, for the holiday season.

We wish all our residents a joyful and safe holiday season! See you in the new year! 🥳🎉

12/17/2024

🎉 Event Recap: Service Provider Working Group Kick-Off Brunch 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the relaunch of the Service Provider Working Group (SPWG)! Your energy, expertise, and passion for serving the Richmond and North Richmond communities inspire us. 🌟

We’re excited for the impactful work this group will do in the future and the collaboration ahead to improve programs and services for our children, youth, and families. 🙌

Stay tuned for more updates and future events—this is just the beginning! 🚀