On Saturday, April 4, Richmond Rotary President-Elect Cecilia Orozco presented a $1,000 grant to EB Bombers, supporting their continued efforts to empower youth through teamwork, discipline, and community engagement.
This contribution reflects Richmond Rotary’s commitment to investing in local programs that create positive opportunities and lasting impact for young people in our community.
Continue reading →Richmond Rotary is proud to support Vision Sports Academy and new uniforms for their next group of athletes. The grant was sponsored by Richmond Rotary Club President Nakele Rechenauer, pictured with Jon Robles.
Continue reading →Richmond Rotary is pleased to invested in the Plant to Plate internship program. The program as described by Executive Director Kelli Barram mentors, empowers, and prepares high school students to build job and life skills through hands on training. The request was sponsored by Ruthie Abelson Olivas who is pictured presenting the check to Graduate Program Assistant Liam Africa.
Continue reading →Richmond Rotary is proud to provide support to Moving Forward for their Scholarship Program and assist with this year’s back to school giveaway at Stege Elementary School. The grant was sponsored by Rotarian Ruthie Abelson Olivas. Pictured with Rotarians Zee Handoush, Ruthie, Tiffany Harris and Don Lau are Anselmo Ramirez, Co-founder/Project Manager and Arleide Santos, Project Manager.
Continue reading →Richmond Rotary presented checks of support to our grant recipients:
Richmond Red Oak Victory – Support for ongoing Educational programs for K through 12th grade.
SparkPoint Contra Costa – Support for Rental assistance for low-income residents, Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, Enrollment support for EBMUD’s Water Lifeline Program, which helps eligible households cover past-due water and sewer bills.
Richmond Promise – Support for the Annual Scholars Celebration.
Richmond Art Center – Support for the 63rd Annual Holiday Arts Festival on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10am-4pm at Richmond Art Center.
Food for Thought – Support for Food boxes for 720 families at 16 schools during the school winter break: Chicken, rice, beans, pasta, oatmeal, and fresh produce.
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