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Alexis Grace
Administrative Analyst
alexis_grace@ci.richmond.ca.us
510-619-5394

Stephanie Ny
Associate Management Analyst
stephanie_ny@ci.richmond.ca.us
510-620-6563

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About the Grant

The City of Richmond was awarded

$750,000

from the State of California, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, for Local Government: Connecting Neighbor to Neighbors (Neighbor-to-Neighbor). We are one of nine agencies selected through a statewide competitive process. 

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Purpose

The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the impact and value of strong, local networks in uplifting community resilience and protecting our most vulnerable populations from the impacts of crisis. Cut off from brick-and-mortar institutions and the services they provided during this time, individuals and families relied more heavily on their local networks, especially neighbors; research from past disasters and emergencies show that neighborhoods with strong ties can overcome these challenges more effectively. To increase the strength and prevalence of social ties after the pandemic, California Volunteers committed to supporting local neighborhood initiatives that promote resilience and reinforce social connection through the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program.

Goals

Neighbor-to-Neighbor aims to mitigate community isolation, increase volunteer participation, and improve social connectedness in neighborhoods. Through the grant program, the City of Richmond will partner with the Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council and the Richmond Community Foundation to engage 19 neighborhood councils to achieve the following.

Calendar Star

Neighborhood surveys and workshops to set priorities and plan projects within the grant scope.

Checkboard

Host a kickoff in each neighborhood.

Complete over

80

projects and events through the grant, including eligible projects such as:

  • Community engagement events, such as a large-scale public workshop or back-to-school fair, that are focused on neighborhood support and recognition.
  • Climate action or disaster preparedness activities, such as tree planting or home hardening.
  • Local volunteer opportunities, such as community garden work, food distribution, or a neighborhood clean-up that leverages parks and community facilities.
  • Training opportunities addressing environmental or resiliency issues specific to the neighborhood, such as earthquake preparedness, wildfire response, and first aid/CPR.
  • Other events may be eligible.
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Neighborhood Councils

The above neighborhood councils are the key event planners for the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. Additionally, they are the heart of connection throughout each neighborhood. Get involved with your local neighborhood council today! Neighborhood Councils | Richmond, CA - Official Website

  1. Meet 6 Pledge

The 2023 US Surgeon General's Advisory - Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation - highlighted the increase in loneliness and social isolation and its severe health consequences. Approximately half of the U.S. population reports feeling lonely, with the highest rates among young adults. Health risks of loneliness are comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, with impacts including premature death, heart disease, and a variety of mental and physical health issues. The advisory emphasizes the importance of social connection programs in mending the social fabric of our nation and world.

Every Californian is a neighbor, and when neighbors know each other, communities thrive. Knowing six neighbors maximizes well-being, supporting civic engagement, trust, disaster resiliency, and economic prosperity in communities.

Take the pledge to #Meet6Neighbors today!


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