Affordability Funds for 2026/27 and Community Resources Support for Students Who Require Financial Assistance

"Please reach out to Navshina, Savory, Principal at nsavory@sd38.bc.ca if you require financial assistance for school-related costs.  As always, all requests will be treated with dignity and your privacy will be respected. We want to work with families to ensure that students have everything they need to be successful at school. Do not hesitate to reach out if we can help.”  See below for additional community resources.

BC Healthy Kids Program

For support of additional expenses such as dental, optical, and hearing costs. Attached below is information from the province related to the BC Healthy Kids Program. It is through this program that a family can access support.

Sports and Recreation

For family seeking support for participation in children and youth community sports, please refer them to Kidsport Richmond. This organization can provide financial grants to help cover the cost of registration fees. The Richmond Sports Council also has an Active Recreation & Sport Fund to help Richmond residents under the age of 18 participate in organized recreational and sports activities when financial barriers exist. 

City of Richmond - Recreation Fee Subsidy Program

This program helps people of all ages living in Richmond who are experiencing financial hardship. RFSP participants receive financial support for many registered and drop-in parks, recreation and cultural programs offered by the City of Richmond and Community Associations and Societies.