RCF brings together key community stakeholders to address issues critical to Richmond and Contra Costa County through Collective Impact. RCF convenes critical stakeholders in order to focus time, talent and resources on a single set of goals, measured in the same way. Collective Impact work requires a backbone organization to hold the vision and lead the process; RCF currently plays this role in the following initiatives:

Restoring Neighborhoods

Creating capital investments in a neighborhood changes the physical environment from one of neglect to one of strength. Current programs that reflect this:

Richmond Housing Renovation

Ensuring Opportunity

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Community Growth

Increasing wealth and stimulating the local economy improves the livelihood of individuals, families, and entire communities. Current programs that reflect this:

Ensuring Opportunity

Richmond Housing Renovation

Equip Richmond

Spark Point Contra Costa

Quality Education

Access to quality education (instruction and facilities) is a defining characteristic of a sustainable community.

Health

Access to health care, nutritious foods, and healthy environments improve the lives of individuals and communities.

Ensuring Opportunity

Public Safety

Sound design, safe walkways, and supervised playing fields are just some elements that help increase public safety and well-being. Current programs that reflect this:

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