East of the River Clergy Police Community Partnership (ERCPCP)

East of the River Clergy Police Community Partnership is a collaborative organization dedicated to community improvement and reentry support. Their mission is to provide assistance to individuals and communities east of Anacostia River who require positive improvement through a combination of community services, school based support and programming centered on reintegration. The organization operates a number of programs that benefit at risk youth, individuals experiencing homelessness and justice involved individuals. Their housing program connects low income individuals with affordable housing and offers transitional housing to those experiencing housing emergencies and/or returning to the community after incarceration. They also work with treatment facilities to address the opioid crisis in Washington, DC through counseling and medical services. The workforce development program assists individuals who face barriers when seeking employment, such as those that affect individuals with criminal convictions. For more information about specific services, contact East of the River Clergy Police community Partnership directly.