Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs

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

We’re currently experiencing DC's first Cold Alert of the season. We want to remind you: we have shelter space for anyone who needs it. Call the Shelter Hotline to request free, accessible transportation to a DC shelter: (202)-399-7093

Due to expected low temperatures, DC will be under the first Cold Alert of the season from 8 PM today, 11/10 until 9 AM tomorrow, 11/11. Overnight temperatures will feel like 18 degrees. Find shelter and other assistance at cold.dc.gov

NOW OPEN: First-ever District owned and operated animal shelter and hospital. It's been many years in the making, and now, it's time for DC families to come take home your new pet. Animal adoption fees are waived through this Sunday, November 9th.

Let me tell you about the Real DC.

DC has shelter space for anyone who needs it. ‌ As we officially enter hypothermia season, we want to remind all residents of the resources available for unsheltered residents.

#HiringAlert! The Office of Unified Communications is looking to hire twenty-eight (28) Telecommunications Equipment Operators (911 Call Takers). Apply today! JOB ID: 30556 ➡️ careers.dc.gov Application period ends November 9, 2025.

Lots going on, but good to check on how we’re doing on fighting crime YTD: • Violent crime ⬇️ 29% • Homicide ⬇️ 26% • Robbery ⬇️ 36% • Assault w/deadly weapon ⬇️ 14% • Burglary ⬇️ 27% • Car theft ⬇️ 15% • Roadway fatalities ⬇️ 51%

Join us & @uspto for a session on how to protect your creative ideas Learn patent basics, trademark, and explore resources for current or aspiring inventors & creatives. 🗓️ Thurs, October 23 @ 1PM 📍 2100 Martin Luther King Avenue SE, Suite 100 🔗 RSVP: tinyurl.com/morcapatenting

MORCA held the 3rd Annual Keeping it REEL event for returning citizens, families, friends, a day of fishing, skating & fun! This was an opportunity to forge new friendships, try new skills, & build create lasting memories.  To learn more about MORCA visit orca.dc.gov

Join MORCA & OCP to learn How To Become a Government Vendor. This is an opportunity to learn how to become certified vendor and sell directly to DC Government.  Join us at MORCA on Sept. 16 at 1pm at MORCA-2100 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, Suite 100 tinyurl.com/MORCAGovVendor

MORCA hosted a Legacy Reclaimed session at the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative in Ward 8! Legacy Reclaimed is gathering of male returning citizens in a safe, judgment-free space to discuss reentering society in a supportive environment. @SafeDC @jackiereyesdc