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Returning Citizens

The Office of Returning Citizens (ORC) understands the importance of addressing barriers, advocacy, and fostering strong partnerships to create positive social impact and collaborative initiatives. We envision a Boston where returning citizens can return to their families, flourish in their communities, and regain their sense of dignity.

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We help the more than 3,000 people that return home to Boston each year take healthy steps in their lives. Need help now? Call 617-635-5333 or complete our registration form:

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  • 30 Dimock Street
    2nd floor,
    Roxbury , MA 02119
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    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Birth certificates
Employment
Food resources
Health services
Internet access
Legal services
Recovery Services
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Senior resources
Transportation
Voter registration

Programs

2023 Returning Citizens Support (RSC) Grant

Offering grant funds to nonprofit organizations serving Boston's returning citizens.

Returning Citizens SRO Grant

applications are now being accepted for the FY2023 Returning Citizen Single-Room Occupancy (“RC-SRO”) Grant.
Watch: Meet Arlis Evans

More resources

More resources
CORI rules for vendors
Returning Citizens internship application
MAYOR WU AND OFFICE OF RETURNING CITIZENS ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDS AV…

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