Professional clothes donated at Second Chance Month clothing drive in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — April is considered Second Chance Month and the The Bowser Administration and the Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs are looking to provide clothing for individuals reentering society after spending time incarcerated.
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The Second Chance Clothing Drive allowed people to donate professional clothes on Friday. Executive Director of MORCA Lamont Carey spoke to DC News Now about the impact of this event.
'It's an opportunity to alleviate strain on individuals who just came home,' Carey said.
A Welcome Home Expo is scheduled for April 23 at 10 a.m. at the Stadium Armory – Drill Floor, 2001 East Capitol Street SE. This expo will connect returning citizens with resources, job training providers, treatment programs and employers.
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