The City of Richmond is hosting the first “It takes a village that…” Community Fair here in City Hall that is intended to bring together in one place all of the local non-profits that provide services to the Richmond Community. We are welcoming the public as well as City employees to attend. If you have any questions or would like a booth at the fair, contact Roberto C. Torres

at 412-2096 (ext. 2096) or register for a booth online at: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/nonprofitregistration

What:              Community Fair

Where:            City Hall Parking Lot at Marina, by Council Chambers

                        1401 Marina Way South

                         Richmond, CA 94804

When:             July 19th, 2007 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Why:                To learn of all the services out there for you!!

The Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency and the City Manager’s Office invites community based organizations (CBOs) and community members to attend the City’s first “It Takes a Village That Learns, Knows, Connects” Community Fair at Richmond City Hall on Thursday, July 19, 2007, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. The goal of this event is three-fold: (1) to educate Richmond residents about services and resources available through CBOs, (2) to support CBOs in their efforts to provide services to Richmond residents, and (3) to encourage communication, sharing of information and collaboration between organizations.

Local community based organizations can sign up for any of the following events:

·      Fund Development Workshop (Consultant Debra Donaldson will talk about grant writing, donor development, marketing, sustainability and more)

12:00pm – 3:00pm

City Council Chambers

·     Community Fair

2:00pm – 5:00pm

City Hall Parking Lot (by Council Chambers)

Click here to register for the Community Fair
 

·     Funders’ Panel (Invitees include the San Francisco Foundation, the East Bay Community Foundation, the Stuart Foundation and the United Way)

3:00pm – 4:00pm

City Council Chambers

Click here to register for the Funders' Panel and/or Fund Development Workshop 

For more information contact:

Ana Cortez: 510-231-3079   LaShonda Wilson: 510-620-6828  

 Roberto C. Torres

Student Administrative Intern

City Manager’s Office

(510) 412-2096 (ext. 2096)

Roberto_torres@ci.richmond.ca.us