Month: November 2011
In Richmond, teens have an overweight and obesity rate of 16%. Is this a problem of access? #DoriaRobinson discusses at #LivableRichmond
“Where you live matters,” Dr. Iton said to a crowd while discussing correlations between life expectancy and poverty at #LivableRichmond
Cost of poverty in Bay Area: Every $12, 500 in household income buys one year of life expectancy! #LivableRichmond
“it’s not enough to point to inequity, you have to fight,” Dr. Anthony Iton speaks at #LivableRichmond #Richmond
The West Contra Costa Unified School District hosts “fingerprinting parties” to make it easy for parents to volunteer. http://t.co/uR8G52Qy
Highway infrastructure gets about 80% of funding, leaving little for public and alternative transit options in #Richmond #liveablerichmond
People can get unemployment benefits when launching businesses of their own. #LivableRichmond
It was a brisk Saturday morning at Dejean Middle School when Kelli Tharpe stepped into Room B102 at the seventh annual Parents as Partners and Leaders Conference. She waited in line patiently and made small talk with other anxious parents. “I’m out here to support my children in Helms Middle School,” Tharpe said. “I think it’s great that the district is encouraging parent involvement and going about it the right way.” Tharpe is among several parents that have decided to…
Technology training program graduates who go through transitional jobs or internships have better chance getting jobs. #LivableRichmond
More funding options for emerging businesses are discussed at #LivableRichmond Speakers encourage entrepreneurs to hire local workers.
Advocates, social entrepreneurs and business owners sit together at Livable Richmond, talking about spurring job creation in Richmond.
In Richmond, community members are concerned about accessibility to public transit and bike lanes, as well as safety. #richmond
Break out sessions at the Liveable Richmond began with small conversations. Transportation and green jobs are key issues. #richmond