GIVING TO FORC.
Your contribution helps us meet the needs of returning citizens who face many challenges as they reintegrate into society.
WAYS TO GIVE.
Returning citizens face a host of challenges – personal, employment, housing - as they reintegrate into society after incarceration. Your contribution to FORC helps us meet the immediate and longer-term needs of this fragile population, giving them a fresh start towards positive personal growth and a hopeful future. Let’s work together to support Michigan’s returning citizens as they transition back to a life of freedom.
DONATE ONLINE.
Make a one-time or recurring monthly donation using our secure Givebutter giving platform.
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$15 - Give Clients Basic Toiletries
Many clients return without even the basic essentials, including toiletries such as toothpaste, a toothbrush, shampoo, soap and deodorant.
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$25 - Help Clients Find Employment
Supports the skills and development training center where clients learn basic computer skills, create resumes and develop other life management skills in the digital world.
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$40 - Enable Clients to Get to Work
Provides clients transportation for one month to help them get to job interviews, employment, appointments and more via a monthly DDOT bus pass.
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$50 - Provide Clothing Essentials
Equips clients with the essentials: socks, work pants, undergarments, basic shirts, shoes and more to enable them to gain and maintain employment.
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$100 - Keep Clients Warm
Supplies returning citizens with a basic winter coat, hat and gloves so they can withstand the harsh weather, especially while waiting for the bus to get to work during the bitter cold early hours.
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$250 - Full Pkg: Get Clients Back on Their Feet
Provides all of the essentials listed above as one full package.
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If you prefer to donate by mail, please make your check payable to Friends of Returning Citizens and mail it to: FORC, 3127 East Canfield Street, Detroit, MI 48207-1508.
DONATE GOODS.

FORC gladly accepts in-kind donations, including the following:
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NEW clothing items for men and women, including shirts, pants, jackets, socks and underwear. Note: We can’t accept gently used clothing items.
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Toiletry items, including toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap and cosmetics.
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Household items, including small kitchen appliances, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies. Small kitchen appliances can be gently used.
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Gift cards for Meijer, Target, Dollar General and similar stores.
Items may be dropped off during office hours (Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 2pm) at our location on 3127 East Canfield Street in Detroit.
VOLUNTEER.

We welcome volunteers who offer their time and talents to help with the following tasks:
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Computer skills training
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Resume and job search assistance
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Social service case management support
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Sorting and management of donated goods
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Administrative help
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And more
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Contact Tim Kane, our office manager, at 313.926.6770 for more details.