Starting January 2026, SparkPoint will offer services designed to help students stay in school and succeed. These include budgeting support, credit counseling, and one-on-one financial coaching.
On January 6, 2026, the Embodied Leadership program at RCF Connects introduced powerful new offerings. Designed to support leaders, coaches, and changemakers who are committed to fostering healing, growth, and meaningful transformation, these new offerings invite participants into deeper connection with themselves and others.
RCF Connects has implemented an Interim Co-CEO shared leadership model, with Jim Becker and Rosalind Welch serving together. This model allows the organization to benefit from three important things: complementary expertise, shared responsibility, and collaborative decision-making.
The family of Douglas T. Corbin. a long-time resident of Richmond and advocate for children, has established a scholarship fund to help Richmond families pay for swimming lessons for their children and to assist those who are training to be lifeguards for the City of Richmond.
RCF Connects announces the launch of a new downpayment assistance program providing a $10,000 grant for first time homebuyers.
RCF Connects, a trusted community anchor founded in Richmond, proudly announces its 25th Anniversary, marking a quarter-century of building equity, opportunity, and meaningful change throughout Contra Costa County.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose vision of justice, equality, and love continues to inspire us. Dr. King taught us that change is possible when we come together. He challenged us to stand against injustice, and fight for a better future for everyone. At RCF […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Join Us for the Taking Flight Pitch Competition – A Celebration of Black Women Entrepreneurs in Contra Costa County! Contra Costa County, CA – The Taking Flight Pitch Competition, hosted by the Equity for Black Women & Girls initiative, is set to empower, uplift, and showcase the resilience and innovation of Black […]
Join Richmond Golf Club in celebrating 100 years by raising $100K for a first-time homeowner through the Centennial Giving Challenge! Partnered with RCF Connects, let’s renovate an abandoned home in Richmond, CA and open the door to the possibility of generational wealth for a deserving family.
We are asking our village of supporters to“Be Brave, Be Fearless!” At RCF Connects, we stand unwavering in our commitment to addressing and rectifying the injustices wrought by 400 years of systemic racism. Our dedication to this cause is resolute, and we recognize that our work is far from complete. Amidst recent challenges, including the […]
