Usama Kalokola points to a recent portrait he painted called “Mother and Child.” Usama has been a student at Namungoona Children’s Art Center since 2013. He expects to graduate from high school this year. “He’s a good painter,” Director James Nsamba said, “And he has become one of our volunteer teachers, devoting his time and efforts to teaching art to younger kids.”
Continue reading →On February 21st, we kicked off our very first Coffee with a Cop of 2025 at Cafe McBryde!
Community members had the chance to chat, ask questions, and connect with Richmond Rotarian Chief French, the RPD command staff, City Manager Shasa Curl, and Councilmember Jamelia Brown. Everyone enjoyed some delicious coffee and freshly baked cookies courtesy of Cafe McBryde while getting to know one another. What a fantastic way to unite our community and build relationships between our officers and community members!
A special thanks to Cafe McBryde for graciously hosting! If your business or organization is interested in hosting an event with RPD, we would love to hear from you! Please get in touch with our Richmond Rotarian Michelle Milam at the Crime Prevention Unit at mmilam@richmondpd.net.
Continue reading →Now that the Super Bowl is over are you ready for some softball?? Richmond Rotary was proud to provide funding for a new scoreboard for the Salesian College Prep softball team along with Richmond Rotarian Gerald Fay. Picture of old scoreboard (last year) and the new one. Have a great season Pride softball team! Play Ball!!
Continue reading →On Tuesday evening January 28th, the Richmond City Council acknowledged National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Key community partners involved in the 23rd Street Corridor Working Group received explicit recognition for their efforts on behalf of the Richmond community, as outlined in the proclamation text.
Katrina Natale, J.D. from the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office, and Sgt. Florencio Rivera from RPD were joined by representatives from various agencies, including the Wendell Area Action Team, Faith in Action East Bay, Community Violence Solutions, and the Richmond Rotary Club, to receive recognition.
Special thanks extended to Rotarians Shawn Dunning for his advocacy and Yenny Garcia for representing the Richmond Rotary Club during the meeting.
Continue reading →Richmond Police and Fire Toy and Food Program Giveaway December 21st. Richmond Rotary was well represented with Chief Bisa French, Brian Hubinger, Michelle Milam, Don Lau, and President Henry Moe!!
Rotary was proud to provide 140 bikes and to volunteer. Rotarians doing some amazing elf work!
Lots of smiling faces.
Thanks retired Firefighter Rod Woods for getting it started in 1989!
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