Description
Title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and Richmond Behavioral Health Foundation for the purpose of funding a trauma healing response network.
Summary
On May 26, 2026, the City of Richmond introduced Ordinance No. 2026-121, authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a grant contract with the Richmond Behavioral Health Foundation. This contract allocates $80,000 to fund the Trauma Healing Response Network (THRN), a collaborative initiative established in 2021 to support families affected by firearm injuries or deaths. The THRN employs a trauma-informed approach and connects families to essential services like housing, mental health support, and education. This legislation is significant as it reinforces the city’s commitment to addressing gun violence as a public health crisis, ensuring resources are available for community healing and support. The funds will be drawn from the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services budget, impacting