Community Collaborations

Acting together with partners and residents benefits our Richmond community, increases equity and inclusion in the outdoors, and promotes racial and cultural equity in our communities.

YES is dedicated to collective impact that furthers our mission and goals, and we convene and participate in the following collaborative efforts.

YES has been part of Healthy Richmond since 2011, engaging especially in the work of its Schools and Neighborhood Action team. Healthy Richmond is a partnership to create meaningful and lasting improvements in the health of children and youth in Richmond. YES’s program director sits on the Healthy Richmond Executive Committee and the Sustainability task force. Healthy Richmond believes that health equity is achieving the highest level of health for all people by improving the systems and conditions of health for all groups, especially for those who have experienced racial, socioeconomic, disadvantage or historical injustice. In this sense, health equity is advanced through the fight for social justice. Healthy Richmond works to:

  • Improve access to quality health care for all

  • Ensure the safety in our homes and communities

  • Create vibrant schools & neighborhoods that promote health and success

  • Support healthy economic revitalization

YES is an active member of the Richmond Outdoors Coalition (ROC), a group of cross-sector partners that collectively expand equitable access to the outdoors in Richmond, California. ROC’s vision is for Richmond residents to spend more time outdoors, reaping the many benefits related to health and wellness, social justice, youth development/resilience, education, environmental stewardship and the economy. The ROC focuses on:

  • Communications

  • Transportation

  • Creating an Outdoor Engagement Landscape Study