Fuel practical support for returning citizens

Your gift helps RCAN respond quickly to urgent requests for housing, food, transportation and other practical barriers that can delay reentry stability. Last year RCAN provided direct assistance to 361 Public Defender Service clients and their family members. In addition to responding to urgent requests, RCAN provides special gifts during the holidays and assists those who are still incarcerated with contributions to their commissary accounts. RCAN volunteers also assist PDS clients in many other ways.

Every contribution supports practical, short-term needs identified through RCAN's referral channels. Support is processed securely through Donorbox.

Prefer to give by mail?

Make checks payable to Returning Citizens Assistance Network (RCAN) and mail to:

5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20019

Direct contact

dcrcan2018@gmail.com

(240) 393-7246

RCAN is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible.

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What your gift supports

Emergency support that prevents avoidable setbacks during reentry.
Housing-related costs (application fees, deposits, utilities).
Transportation support (Metro cards, rides, bicycles).
Essential needs (food, clothing, hygiene).
Coordinated congregation response to urgent requests.
Program support that sustains ongoing client stabilization.

RCAN prioritizes urgent practical barriers so returning citizens can focus on long-term stability.