McEachin announces grant to Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Community (RISC)
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (Virginia-Fourth District) announced an AmeriCorps VISTA project award of $143,088 from the Corporation of National and Community Service to Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Community. RISC is an organization that consists of 21 congregations in Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield working together to advocate for just policies in the Richmond metro area
"I appreciate the work of RISC and the significant contributions they make to our community,” Congressman McEachin said, adding that RISC has worked with VCU to help high school seniors obtain entry-level health care jobs, as well as working with Richmond City schools to reduce student suspensions and with City Council to revitalize the city's trust fund– resulting in over 1,000 families obtaining affordable housing.
"These are just some of their recent accomplishments," McEachin said, "and I am confident this new funding will assist them in making even more positive and impactful results in our community."
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