Great things are happening in Richmond. The spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship is high. Our sense of civic pride is stronger than ever.

So what makes Richmond such a remarkable place to live, work and do business? No matter how large or fast the city grows, Richmond never loses its strong sense of community.

Families thrive and businesses grow when people feel safe knowing that the community is there to support them in times of need. When people mobilize to help people, the definition of the word “community” is fully realized. Bonds are created and form remarkably strong circles of support. In Richmond, these circles are truly impressive.

For over 35 years, Volunteer Richmond Information Services (VRIS) has been mandated to grow Richmond’s circles of support. Since 1972, VRIS has been bringing people and services together. Whether providing the programs that Richmond needs or connecting people to other organizations and services, VRIS is at the centre of bringing Richmond together.