New for 2024 - An Emphasis on Compassion

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Richmond Hill is a confirmed compassionate city.  It has affirmed the Charter for Compassion.

What is the Charter for Compassion?

  • It is an organization that supports the emerging global movement that brings compassion to life. 
  • It is a global network connecting people, cities, grassroots organizers and leaders to each other. 
  • It provides educational resources, organizing tools, and avenues for communication.

What is compassion? 

Compassion is the desire to alleviate another's suffering.
There are three steps in being compassionate - noticing, feeling, and responding.

Compassionate Richmond Hill is part of Compassionate York Region (CYR).  A team is providing opportunities to highlight the need for compassion in our community. And it is highlighting those who are being compassionate. It promotes the work of the Charter for Compassion.

Marj Andre is the director of OnRichmondhill.com  and she has stepped up to be active with the Charter for Compassion.  
More of the Charters's messages, including programs will be promoted on OnRichmondhill.com.

Please read up on the Charter for Compassion, and consider affirming the Charter and ask to receive their bi-monthly newsletter. Click HERE
The World Needs All the Good that I Can Do (Jan. 4th, 2024) is an inspirational message.