Advance Richmond is a grassroots civic organization of Richmond residents who came together out of concern for unsafe drug and housing policies, and grew into a long-term movement to protect our city’s future.
Our mission is to build organized civic power rooted in community voice, so that decisions in Richmond are made with residents, not imposed on them. We stand for:
Standing firm against toxic drugs and unsafe social experiments that harm families and youth.
Creating prosperity and promoting a healthy local economy so ordinary residents and small businesses can thrive.
Strengthening unity across communities, cultures, and generations, instead of letting politics divide us.
Improving public safety and restoring accountability in our streets, schools, and neighbourhoods.
Taking responsibility and offering constructive solutions on housing, youth support, and social policy—not just saying “no,” but building better options.
We advance our mission by endorsing municipal candidates who reflect local priorities, organizing town halls and forums, supporting parents and families, and mobilizing voters to speak through democratic action. From opposing unsafe injection sites and poorly planned projects, to hosting vigils, rallies, and community dialogues, Advance Richmond exists so that Richmond’s residents—not distant politicians—lead Richmond forward