Articles by Alicia Gallo

About Alicia Gallo

Alicia Gallo is a graduate of Mills College and a former AmeriCorps member through the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). As outreach coordinator for RMSI, she manages the organization's volunteer, vendor, and donor engagement programs, social media presence, and promotional strategies. She also volunteers as a writing coach with Writer Coach Connection and an expert weed puller at Happy Lot Farm and Garden.

Bringing Back a Downtown

Richmond, CA – Macdonald Avenue, the historic main street of this San Francisco Bay Area city, is on the verge of a renaissance. Residents and workers are hungry for the return of amenities that are crucial to creating and maintaining a thriving commercial district:...