Under the leadership of Reverend Andre Shumake, the coalition of Richmond churches, partnering nonprofit organizations and concerned citizens has helped to address the group's following six core issue areas:

Gentrification/Displacement

• Single Family Ownership
  
• Mixed-Use/Income Development
  
• Transitional Housing for Mothers and Children
  
• Transitional Housing for Parolees
  
• Affordable Rental Units
  

Employment & Training

• Community Career Resource Center
  
• Business development to create job opportunities
  
• Pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs
  
• Job Retention Services
  

Transportation

• Support the re-authorization of the Federal Transportation Act for the 21st Century
• Support the re-authorization of Measure C locally
  
• Advocate for reliable, safe and affordable public transportation
  
• Advocate for the continuation of free or reduced bus passes for students
  

Education

• Academic Centers for Excellence to be located in ten selected congregations
  
• Parental mentoring to create an environment conducive to learning at home
  
• Prepare students for SAT tests, and the upcoming high school exit examination
  
• Continued Adult Education/GED preparation
  

Violence

• Development and implementation of a federally funded Weed and Seed program (DOJ)
  
• Stop The Gun Violence Campaign
  
• Violence prevention public service announcements
  
• Re-entry program for youths and adults
  

Faith Based Mentoring

• Richmond Youth Academy (North Richmond Outreach Ministry)
  
• Mentoring programs for boys and girls
  
• Community-based afterschool tutorial programs