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Returning Citizens Association
  • Home
  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT
    • MISSION
    • RCA TEAM
  • CONNECT WITH US
    • CONTACT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • RCA PODCAST
    • SPONSERSHIP
  • Events
  • RCA SERVICES
    • WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP
    • RCA MENTORSHIP
    • BUILDING RESILIENCE
    • RCA ZEN GARDEN
    • TAPPED-IN' MAGAZINE
    • RCA PODCAST
  • OUR SPONSORS
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Our Team


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About Us

returning citizen association

(RCA) is a non-profit organization founded by Richard Gaines with the mission to increase the economic, political, and social capital of returning citizens in the United States of America. Our main feature is our non-clinical mental health support group which focuses on harm reduction, our reentry component and our educational workshop component. We aim to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to reentry, addressing the various challenges that returning citizens face in their transition back into society.

Company Description:

RCA is a non-profit organization that was established by Richard Gaines, a returning citizen himself, who understands the struggles and challenges that returning citizens face. The organization is based in Oakland, California and serves returning citizens in the surrounding area. Our mission is to empower returning citizens by providing them with the resources and support they need to successfully reintegrate into society.

Industry Analysis:

The reentry services industry has seen a significant increase in demand in recent years as the number of returning citizens continues to grow. The industry is highly fragmented, with a mix of government-funded programs and non-profit organizations providing services. However, there is a lack of comprehensive and holistic approach in the industry, with most programs focusing on specific areas such as housing or job training. RCA aims to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive approach that addresses the various challenges that returning citizens face.

Market Analysis:

RCA's target market is returning citizens in the Unites States. Our target market also includes their family and loved ones, who often pay the penalty for their loved one's incarceration.


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Our Team

nina clark

richard gaines

andrea gaines

Secretary/Community Liaison

andrea gaines

richard gaines

andrea gaines

Treasurer/Administrator 

richard gaines

richard gaines

richard gaines

Executive Director


Marcus sanders

Marcus sanders

Marcus sanders

Project Director 

deniCe coleman

Marcus sanders

Marcus sanders

Project Director

jesse pitts

Marcus sanders

jesse pitts

Project Director

TONY

Marcus sanders

jesse pitts

In Memoriam


shatka

Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez

Project Director

Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez

Mentor

CHOP CHOP

Jose Ramirez

CHOP CHOP

Project Director

RAMON day

Jose Ramirez

CHOP CHOP

Project Director


WONDERFUL DAVIDSON

WONDERFUL DAVIDSON

WONDERFUL DAVIDSON

Event Coordinator / Mentor

LACEY KILLGROVE

WONDERFUL DAVIDSON

WONDERFUL DAVIDSON

Creative Design Partner

Anthony partee

WONDERFUL DAVIDSON

Anthony partee

Project Director


robert craig

brian tomasello

brian tomasello

Ambassador

brian tomasello

brian tomasello

brian tomasello

Project Director


willie moffet

Santell herndon

Santell herndon

Advisory Board 

Santell herndon

Santell herndon

Santell herndon

In Memoriam

Mick Gardner

Santell herndon

Mick Gardner

Advisory Board 



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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donations will aid to fund our mission to increase the economic, political, and social capital of Returning Citizens.


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Returning Citizens Association

490 Lake Park Ave #10552 Oakland, CA 94610

510-872-2832

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