Richmond Community Foundation

Equip Richmond: A multiyear economic revitalization strategy that increases and sustains community economic viability through services that improve economic self-sufficiency and help small businesses create and sustain jobs. The goals of the project are to build that capacity of Richmond/North Richmond community organizations to deliver economic benefits to their communities and build individual capacity and better conditions for current residents. Currently, five projects are part of the equip Richmond initiative. These include a cooperative business hub (COBIZ), a Comprehensive Employment Training center (CET), a social enterprise for a local nonprofit (pogo park products), a construction resource center, and finally, barrier removal services for those clients enrolled in the other projects so that they can achieve success.