A comprehensive report published today by United Way British Columbia breaks down population, economic and social statistics in 14 Richmond neighbourhoods. Data is compared to Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, and Metro Vancouver in the report. United Way’s Richmond Community Profile shows that Richmond’s population has grown by 50% over the past two decades growing from 126,624 in 1991 to the 2011 population of 190,473. In Richmond, 60% of residents were born outside of Canada. In 2014/15, 27.8% of students in the Richmond School District with English language learners. United Way invests $1.12 million in Richmond funding 41 agencies that deliver services to Richmond residents and 50 programs. Programs and services supported by United Way include early childhood development, after-school programs, senior support, refugee support, and food security. “This kind of research ensures that we are making smart community investments,” says Michael McKnight, President & CEO, United Way British Columbia. “It also helps us plan for the future and develop initiatives with our partners at a neighbourhood level as this diverse city continues to grow and flourish.” “We are committed to sustaining the high quality of living and economic opportunity as our city continues to evolve and grow,” says Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We are proud to have collaborated on this important community resource and take great pride in our ongoing support of United Way British Columbia.” Over the years, the City of Richmond and its employees represented by CUPE Local 718 and CUPE Local 394 have raised over $1 million for their community through United Way. Read the report here. This is the second Community Profile published this fall.
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