Returning Citizens
We envision a Boston where returning citizens are reunited with their families, empowered to thrive in their communities, and supported in reclaiming their dignity.
If there are any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 617-541-3887, email us at orc@boston.gov.
If you would like to register for services with the Office of Returning Citizens, please complete our registration form below.
Contact
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30 Dimock Street
2nd floorRoxbury , MA 02119 -
Office HoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Walk-In HoursMondays, 2 – 5 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Grant Applications Now Open
Applications for the Returning Citizens Support Grant are now open until September 22, 2026!
ORC Event Calendar
Recurring Programs
Build Your Credit
Join us for a FREE workshop, in collaboration with Working Credit. Participants will learn valuable skills on how to build their credit and receive FREE 1:1 credit counseling for a year.
BPL Career Services
Once-a-month career and jobs instruction followed by library information sessions, onsite at ORC’s resource lab.
Returning Citizens Resource Map
In the News
FY2025 Returning Citizens Support Grant Press Release
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the award of over $900,000 to community organizations through two grant programs funded through the City’s annual operating budget.
FY2025 Mayor Wu Awards $105,000 in Mini Grants to Reentry Organizations
Appoints Ashley Montgomery Executive Director for the Office of Returning Citizens
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the award of $105,000 in mini-grants to 21 Boston reentry organizations and the appointment of Ashley Montgomery as Executive Director for the Office of Returning Citizens (ORC).
FY2025 Youth Reentry Grant Press Release
Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with the Office of Human Services (OHS) and the Mayor’s Office of Returning Citizens (ORC), announced the allocation of $250,000 in grant funding provided through the City’s annual operating budget.
More resources
More resourcesFiscal Year 2027 Newsletters
FY2027 Newsletters
Contact
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30 Dimock Street
2nd floorRoxbury , MA 02119 -
Office HoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Walk-In HoursMondays, 2 – 5 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
