Two longtime Richmond non-profits have joined forces this week.
Volunteer Richmond Information Services (VRIS) and the Richmond Community Foundation (RCF) have entered into a collaborative agreement.
These are two organizations with a long history in Richmond, said Lawrie Portigal, VRIS president. The Community Foundation raises money for worthy causes, while Volunteer Richmond mobilizes people and gets them involved in their community. Both organizations are capacity builders, so this is a perfect fit.
In September of last year, VRIS and RCF commissioned a study to determine if their already strong working relationship could be taken any further.
We see this as a chance to broaden our impact, said Sylvia Gwozd, RCF chair.
Working together, well be able to identify efficiencies and share resources, enabling us to achieve the best outcomes for the people of Richmond.
Though they will continue to negotiate a more formal agreement, VRIS and RCF will remain separate non-profit organizations with separate boards of directors.
VRIS is a non-profit agency dedicated to volunteerism in the community, while RCF provides a stewardship of financial donations and distributes the income by way of grants to respond to local needs.
