Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs

TODAY! Help close out Second Chance Month strong at the 2nd Annual Welcome Home Expo.   Time : 1 PM  Location: 555 12th Street NW RSVP: tinyurl.com/MORCAWelcomeHo…

Today, across all eight wards of Washington, DC, neighbors showed up to participate in our 10th annual Spring Cleanup. Thank you to everyone who came out, rolled up their sleeves, and got to work. What a beautiful showcase of pride in our city.

Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed April as Second Chance Month in Washington, DC!   Second Chance Month reaffirms our commitment to ensuring returning residents have a fair shot at rebuilding their lives.

Step Correct is a professional clothing drive and workshop where participants will receive guidance on appropriate workplace attire. Friday, April 17 12PM- 4PM 899 North Capitol St NE. tinyurl.com/MORCAStepCorre…

Join the conversation on building stronger reentry support in the District.
We’re bringing community members, service providers, and returning citizens together for a roundtable focused on real experiences and real solutions. 
Monday, April 13 at 6PM  
Tinyurl.com/MORCARoundtable

Today, in collaboration with @DC_CSOSA, we hosted an interactive Second Chance Simulation. Participants stepped into the shoes of returning citizens and gained insight into the real barriers they face after incarceration.

Step into the shoes of a returning citizen and navigate the challenges of reentry in this immersive experience.

Join us for a Second Chance Simulation Tuesday, April 7, at 1 PM at 1350 49th St NE.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/MORCASimulation

April is Second Chance Month, and we’re creating space across the District for returning citizens to access resources, share their stories, and build new opportunities.     RSVP for all events at Linktree.com/dcmorca

RSVP for all events at linktree.com/dcmorca

Celebrate Earth Month this spring by joining a community cleanup in Washington, DC. ‌ It's a great way to pitch in, help keep our neighborhoods clean, and come together with neighbors and friends across all eight wards.

DC believes in second chances, where every resident has the opportunity to move forward.   At the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizens Affairs, we are proud to support returning citizens this Second Chance Month, just as we do each and every day.

We had great turnout for MORCA’s most-recent Open House ahead of April--which is Second Chance Month!

The open house provided a forum for powerful conversations and a room full of partners committed to expanding opportunity and access to resources for returning citizens.

DC will be under an Extreme Cold Alert from 7 PM today, 12/29 to 7 AM tomorrow, 12/30. Overnight temperatures will reach a low of 13 degrees including wind chill. Strong winds with gusts over 40mph are possible. Find shelter and other assistance at cold.dc.gov

A Cold Alert remains active until 7 AM tomorrow, 12/27. Daytime temperatures will feel like 28 degrees, with a low of 32 degrees overnight. Rain is expected, and sleet may be possible. Stay safe outside and visit cold.dc.gov for information on shelters.

An Extreme Cold Alert remains active until 7 AM tomorrow, 12/15. Temperatures will reach a low of 5 degrees with wind chill. Limit time spent outside if possible. Find shelter and other assistance at cold.dc.gov. There is shelter space for anyone who needs it.

DC is under a Cold Alert until 7 PM tonight. Overnight, DC will be under an Extreme Cold Alert until 7 AM tomorrow, 12/14. The overnight low is 21 degrees, and around 2 inches of snow is expected. Stay safe outside and visit cold.dc.gov for information on shelters.

BREAKING: DC's School Report Card shows highest-ever graduation rate.

This is your reminder that Section B leaf collection starts tomorrow! If you haven't already, rake your leaves to the curb or treebox so our @DCDPW crews can pick them up and continue keeping our communities clean.

Due to expected low overnight temperatures, DC will be under a Cold Alert from 8 PM today, 11/16 until 9 AM tomorrow, 11/17. Overnight, temperatures could reach a low of 30 degrees with wind chill. Find shelter and other assistance at cold.dc.gov

Due to expected low temperatures, DC will be under a Cold Alert from 8 PM today, 11/13 until 9 AM tomorrow, 11/14. Overnight, temperatures will reach a low of 31 degrees. Find shelter and other assistance at cold.dc.gov