This team will research and develop housing-related proposals that will best serve renters, homeowners and the unhoused in Richmond. Join us! RSVP here and a Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you shortly. 

Join us for a workshop on local boards and commissions, bringing government back to the people. Together we will build understanding of how commission service can be a strategy to promote a progressive agenda. In the workshop, participants will engage in skill building through a case study and small group activities.

At the end of the interactive training, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish between equality and equity
• Explain the role of commissions in creating change at the local level
• Describe the commission appointment process
• Create a personal network map
• Identify the beginning stages of an accountability plan

Richmond will receive at least $20.8 million in stimulus money from the federal government, all of which must be spent by the end of 2024. How do YOU think it should be spent? Join us for this brainstorming session to share your ideas and to hear what others are thinking.  The session is open to anyone who lives or works in Richmond, you need not be a member of any of the sponsoring organizations (RPA, Richmond Land, ACCE) to participate. RSVP below to have the Zoom link sent to you.

Do you love Richmond and want to write about it? Can you take photographs or edit videos? Are you a social media star? Come to a Communications Committee meeting and get involved in spreading the word about the local issues that are important to us. All RPA members are welcome. RSVP here and a Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you shortly.

This team will coordinate with local environmental organizations to make sure that council members are well prepared to make decisions on environmental issues. They'll also keep track of environmental issues that may be buried in the council agenda.  RSVP here and a Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you shortly. 

This team works to strengthen and improve public schools in Richmond. They work closely with stakeholders including students, parents, and teachers to research issues and make recommendations to the district and county school boards. RSVP here and a Zoom link for the meeting will be emailed to you shortly. 

This team will research and develop housing-related proposals that will best serve renters, homeowners and the unhoused in Richmond. Join us! RSVP here and a Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you shortly. 

The Steering Committee of the Richmond Progressive Alliance meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month.  All current RPA members are welcome to observe, and members can comment during the members portion at the beginning of the meeting.  A link to join the online meeting will be sent to all RPA members. You can begin or renew your RPA membership here.

You are encouraged to attend the quarterly membership meeting. This is where we discuss issues and make decisions as a group. It's also a great way for new members to get plugged into on-going activities.  You can begin or renew your RPA membership here in advance of the meeting.  A link to join the online meeting will be sent to all RPA members.

Do you love Richmond and want to write about it? Can you take photographs or edit videos? Are you a social media star? Come to a Communications Committee meeting and get involved in spreading the word about the local issues that are important to us. All RPA members are welcome. RSVP here and a Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you shortly.