In addition to providing social activities for its members, this veterans group sponsors numerous community activities, and raises funds for various charities.

A non-profit organization founded in 2001 by a group of businessmen/women to promote benevolence, relief and care for people, the community and the future. Organizes an annual Walk for Health to benefit the Richmond Hospital Foundation and carries out other charitable endeavours.

CCGA-P, Unit 10 - Richmond operates two Search and Rescue vessels out of Steveston and the North Arm of the Fraser River. Volunteer crewmembers dedicate their time to provide 24-hour Marine Search and Rescue along the Fraser River and out into the Strait of Georgia. In a rotation of crews, members are expected during their one-week rotation to remain within fifteen minutes of the boats to ensure a quick, dedicated response to marine emergencies. Unit 10 - Richmond is routinely one of the busiest Search and Rescue Units in the Pacific Region. It is considered one of the primary response vessels for the Vancouver International Airport in the event of an aircraft going down in the surrounding waters.

The Canadian Federation of University Women Richmond meets monthly in the Kinsmen Pavilion at the Richmond Nature Park. Each general meeting features a short business meeting and a speaker. In addition, the club has a wide variety of interest groups and committees which meet weekly or monthly in members' homes or in the community. Membership in CFUW - Richmond is open to any woman who holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college with international accreditation or a diploma in a field which is now degree granting. There is also an Associate Membership for women who do not meet the qualifications required for full membership, but who have earned a diploma or certificate requiring at least two years of post-secondary education.

A women's charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs. Welcomes new members. Visit www3.telus.net/iodeinbc for more local information.

A charitable BC Society that runs Canada's only large-scale public ride-sharing program which currently operates over 100 vehicles in its public fleet, and facilitates ride-sharing among the public using an innovative online database (www.ride-share.com).

Rideshare Program
Web site: www.ride-share.com
E-mail: info@ride-share.com
Find or offer a ride to work using Jack Bell Ride-Share's website and online database. You can also pay a monthly fee to ride in an available Jack Bell Ride-Share fleet vehicle for door-to-door service between home and work.

A service club for young women between the ages of 10 and 20 who would like to learn about community speaking and provide public service. Members meet new people and provide service projects to benefit the community. The BC Job's Daughters website is www.bcjd.org.

Projects of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond include seniors' housing, single parents continuing education, elementary school exchange projects, Youth 4 H, Christmas hampers, the painting of the maternity wards at RGH, and many more community projects throughout the year. Meets the first and third Wednesday,7:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis Senior Housing. Call or email for more information on meeting times or membership.

Primarily provides service support for its members, but also provides service to the community. Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. See website for more information.

A service club chartered in 1994. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Shiang Garden Restaurant (at the Empire Centre). New members are welcome.

A public charitable community foundation that accepts donations held as invested capital in permanent endowment funds. The income is distributed as grants to Richmond charitable organizations for projects and services benefiting the citizens of Richmond including, but not limited to, arts, culture, heritage, seniors, youth, social services, health, the environment and as scholarships to Richmond Students. Letters of Interest for grants are accepted year round, scholarship applications are accepted in early spring. For more information on how to donate or apply for Grants and Scholarships see the website or call the Foundation office between 1:00 and 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

A service club, comprised of men who plan club activities and organize different fundraisers for the community. The Richmond Kinsmen Club Meets the third Wednesday of every month at their hall. Executive meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at different locations. For more information please contact this year's president Stan Stefanik at 604-788-3200.

Kinsmen Pavilion
11851 Westminster Hwy.
Richmond,  BC   V6X 1B4   (Map)
Web site: www.richmond.ca/parksrec/about/rentals/facilities.htm
Phone:  604-718-6188
The Kinsmen Pavilion is located in the Nature Park and is available for rent. The Kinsmen Pavilion parking lot has 40 spaces and seats up to 80.

Richmond Kinsmen Adult Day Centre
100-6100 Bowling Green Road
Richmond,  BC   V6Y 4G2   (Map)
Phone:  604-272-3237
Fax:  604-272-1328
Therapeutic day program for frail seniors and cognitively or physically impaired adults. Program includes social and recreational activities, health monitoring, and personal care. Other health-related services such as podiatry are also available. Lunch and refreshments are provided at a nominal cost. Also offers respite care and support to help caregivers continue to care for their family members at home. Referral through the VCHA Continuing Care Program; also accepts private clients. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday.

A Charter Club of Lions Clubs International since 1946, this club has long been serving and contributing to deserving causes in Richmond. New members are welcomed. The club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month (with the exception of July and August) at 7:00 p.m. at Cronos Pizza (5960 Minoru Blvd., Richmond). Enter from the North [unmarked] side door.

A charter club of Lions Clubs International in 1994 that hosts a variety of fundraisers, Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July and August) at 7:00 p.m. at Continental Seafood Restaurant, 150 - 11700 Cambie Rd., Richmond. New members are welcome.

The RSS Alumni Association has over 2000 members from the classes of 1931 to 2007. Its mandate is to keep RSS grads connected, support the school financially, provide scholarships to enable grads to further their academic career and advocate for Richmond Secondary School. Email to join. There is a modest membership fee.

A non-profit service organization for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 who meet peers their age group and provide service to their community. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Richmond, the Rotaract is involved in community projects that serve to bring about awareness of global issues.

Rotary is an international humanitarian service organization. The men and women of Rotary are business and professional leaders who volunteer their time and resources to help others in their local communities and throughout the world. The Richmond Rotary club meets Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel (8368 Alexandra Rd.).

Composed primarily of business people who seek to do "service above self." Meets for breakfast at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 7211 Westminster Hwy. (at Gilbert), in Richmond at 7:00 a.m. Every Thursday. New members are welcome.

Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self. The Rotary meets Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m., with a start time of 6:00pm at the Vancouver Airport Marriott (7571 Westminster Hwy., Richmond).

Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. New members are always welcome. Breakfast meetings are held at 7:00 a.m. Tuesdays at the Steveston Hotel, 12111 - 3 Ave., Steveston.

A non-profit organization committed to providing social activities for its members, this veterans group also sponsors numerous community events and raises funds for various and numerous charities in the Richmond area. It is the host branch for the Richmond Poppy Fund, which assists Canadian and Commonwealth veterans and their families in times of need. The Royal Canadian Legion has served veterans throughout Canada for the past 80 years. Richmond Branch #291 was formed in 2002 as a result of the amalgamation of Richmond Legions #5 and #209.

A non-profit group that makes financial donations to various non-profit organizations in the community through the contributions of their own members. In the past, contributions have gone to the Richmond Food Bank, the Katrina Fund, the Tsunami Fund, the Delta Hospital, and the Vancouver Rape Relief, Women's Shelter and the Canuck Place. Hosts various fundraising events throughout the year. Monthly meetings held on Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Killarney Community Centre. Also holds occasional meetings in Vancouver. Call for more information.

A women's club that meets the first and third Thursday of the month at Crono's Restaurant (5960 Minoru Blvd. Richmond) at 6:30 p.m.