East end death investigation launched, RVA homicide total nearly matches 2020
October 19, 2021
Gun violence happens 'within small social network,' pastor says after spate of shootings
Click here for the CBS 6 story covering our RISC reaction to a weekend with 5 needless shootings, and announcing our Gun Violence Roundtable to be held on October 19.
October 02, 2021
Richmond faith leaders call on mayor to implement new program to reduce gun violence
Click here to view the CBS 6 story covering our "call" to Mayor Stoney to sit down and meet with us, to learn more about the proven evidence based gun violence intervention program GVI, that has been proven to cut homicides in half.
September 16, 2021
What a New Federal Eviction Order Means for Virginia Renters
Click here to read the Richmond Times-Dispatch article explaining the new federal order regarding evictions, and what it means for Richmond and other Virginia communities. Toward the end of the article, RISC's Pastor Hodge is quoted and our affordable housing efforts mentioned.
August 05, 2021
Richmond Police, Firefighters displeased with Mayor's Budget Plan, saying the city is in a crisis
Click here to read the Richmond Times-Dispatch article about the city's Public Hearing on the Budget. While the headline lifts up the police / firefighters, toward the end of this article there is a mention of RISC / what we are asking for. We had close to 200 people in attendance (virtually), and 6 designated speakers at the Public Hearing.
April 12, 2021
Advocates Hail Executive Actions, but Warn 'Intervention and Prevention' are Key
View the WTVR story covering our reaction to President Biden's executive actions around increased funding for proven, evidence-based gun violence intervention programs.
April 09, 2021
Two Richmond City Council Members Pledge to Push for More Affordable Housing Funding in City Budget
Click here to read the Richmond Times-Dispatch article covering the commitments made at our Nehemiah Action 2021!
March 23, 2021
Affordable Housing Advocates Respond to Stoney's Budget Proposal: "Not Going to Cut It"
Click here to read the Richmond Times-Dispatch article covering our reaction to Mayor Stoney's proposed allocation of only $2.9 million to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
March 10, 2021
Group Pressures Richmond Mayor to Fund Affordable Housing
Click here to view the CBS News 6 story covering our reaction to Mayor Stoney's proposed allocation of only $2.9 million to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
March 09, 2021
RISC Newsletter January 24, 2021
January 24, 2021