Aspire Richmond

08/28/2026

Summer is in full swing!

Individuals from our Quantum Program recently visited for the Richmond Sunflower Festival. The smiles say it all 🌻💙

08/26/2026

A huge congratulations is in order for athlete Katelyn, who recently won 3 medals at the Special Olympics Summer Games!!!

This year's Summer Games were held in Medicine Hat, AB, and saw more than 1700 participants compete across 10 different sports.

Katelyn won a gold, silver and bronze medal, an incredible achievement. Well done Katelyn 💙

08/21/2026

✨HANDYCREW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT✨

Meet Tom, a member of our HandyCrew team!

Tom has been with HandyCrew since 2022 and loves his work. He is part of the weekly crew cleaning the Snoezelen at one of Aspire's programs, and particularly enjoys cleaning the ball pit. He is currently saving up for his sister's wedding!

We love seeing how enthusiastic Tom is about his work. Thank you Tom! 💙

For more information about HandyCrew's services, please visit www.handycrew.ca.

08/20/2026

The is conducting a survey to help inform the future of Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site.

As restoration of the site’s heritage buildings nears completion, the City of Richmond is reviewing options to support its long-term sustainability. This is a great opportunity to share your ideas to help improve the site's accessibility and admission.

To complete the survey, participants must first log in to their Let’s Talk Richmond account. Those who do not already have an account can select the “Join” button to create one. Alternatively, an electronic copy of the survey may be requested by emailing [email protected] . The survey closes at 11:59 pm on August 30, 2026.

Planning for the future. Share your thoughts by Sun, Aug 30, 2026.

08/18/2026

Last weekend, a group of creative Aspire staff and their children ran a fun wand-making activity at Richmond Garlic Festival using sticks from the local environment.

Thank you everyone that got involved with our booth, whether by volunteering, decorating or simply stopping by to chat about Aspire's programs. We are so pleased with how popular the activity was and hope that everyone had a wonderful time getting crafty!

Thank you to for hosting such a great community event for all the family 💙

08/14/2026

Our Quantum Day program recently celebrated another birthday and were surprised by two RCMP officers! A huge thank you to Officers Kim and Roy for joining a very special and unforgettable birthday celebration 💙

08/13/2026

Only a few days left to help shape food access in Richmond!

The City of Richmond is conducting a Let’s Talk Richmond survey to gather input from the public on: What do Richmond Residents do when they do not have enough food?

The survey findings will help build a clearer picture of community needs and support the development of a Community Food Access Framework.
Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca to provide your input. This survey is open to anyone with a connection to Richmond, whether or not they have used food supports to access enough food.

When food is hard to afford: share your experience by Sun, Aug 16

08/13/2026

Join Us for a Community Gallery Event! 🌿

Looking for inspiration, connection, and meaningful conversations with fellow educators? Join us on Saturday, August 29, from 2:00–5:00 PM at Seedlings Childhood Development Hub in Richmond for an open-format gallery event celebrating pedagogical practice.

Explore educator displays, share ideas, make learning visible, and connect through stories of inquiry, documentation, children's work, and more. Whether you're showcasing a project or simply attending, all are welcome!

📅 Community Gallery Event: Processes, Projects & Pedagogy
📍 Seedlings Childhood Development Hub, Richmond
🗓️ Saturday, August 29 | 2:00–5:00 PM

⚠️ Educators wishing to attend or share their practice must register by August 22.
We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of learning, reflection, and inspiration! ✨

08/11/2026

Registration is open for the Early Childhood Educators of BC's Educators in Motion Community Gallery Event: Processes, Projects & Pedagogy!

This event will provide the opportunity for educators to present their projects and research, and engage meaningfully with others in the field.

The event will be held at Seedlings on August 29th from 2-5pm.

We hope to see some of you there! To register, please visit the link in our bio.

08/09/2026

Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a day to celebrate Indigenous communities across the world and recognise the importance of protecting their rights, cultures, traditions and languages.

Melody, a member of the Aspire community, is a talented Indigenous artist from the Haida Nations who connects with her culture through art. Hear what she has to say about her piece 'Fusion of Nature':

“This art represents the bonds of family between all animals, and the eagle and whales co-exist in nature to balance the ecosystem with hope, respect, courage, compassion and strength. I quote a saying, ‘Everything is connected to everything else’, and ‘Respect all living things’.”

'Fusion of Nature' has been created using paint, sand, shells, rocks, and driftwood from Shuswap that has been dried, cleaned and sanded by Melody with the support of staff.

Thank you to Melody for sharing her rich cultural history and traditions with us through her beautiful artwork 💙