Donate & Take Action
How Donations Help
Your contributions power transformation
When you give to Changing Perceptions, your donation supports job training, emergency housing assistance, mentorship, and case management services that help returning citizens rebuild their lives. We strategically invest funds where they are needed most to increase self-sufficiency and reduce recidivism.
Select an amount and see how your donations help us.
Covers food, transportation, IDs, and essentials after release—reducing day-one crises, boosting engagement, and lowering early re-offending risk.
Provides rental or utility assistance to keep participants housed—preventing homelessness, protecting families, and strengthening long-term stability.
Funds one participant’s full job training: financial literacy, tech skills, resumes, and certifications that lead directly to employment.
Supports six months of case management and social work, helping participants secure housing, employment, and essential services.
Funds a peer navigator to support 15 participants with guidance, accountability, and lived-experience mentorship to improves retention and safety.
Provides housing support, workforce training, mentorship, and social work for 10–12 participants—strengthening stability and reducing recidivism.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
take a hands-on approach to giving
Volunteers are essential to our mission. Whether you’re mentoring someone returning home, helping with events, or supporting admin tasks, your time has a real impact.
Current opportunities include:
- Peer Mentors (must have lived experience or reentry training)
- Guest Speakers for job readiness workshops
- Administrative Support (data entry, event setup)
- Special Event Volunteers (registration, hospitality, logistics)
Getting Started is Easy: info@changingdcperceptions.org
Submit a volunteer interest form.
Complete a brief interview and background check.
Attend orientation & begin supporting our work!
Other Ways to Give
There are many ways to support Changing Perceptions.
Our Mailing Address
200 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant from your DAF to advance our mission.
Monthly Giving
Become a recurring donor to sustain our work year-round.
Corporate Partnerships
Partner with us to advance equitable reentry opportunities.
Planned Giving
Leave a lasting legacy that transforms lives beyond today.
Testimonial
“Changing Perceptions gave me a second chance. I came home with nothing, and now I’m working full time, mentoring others, and finally feel like I belong in my community again.”
— Ricky B., Program Graduate and Peer Navigator
Let’s build a partnership that creates lasting impact.
Your support powers everything we do—from covering rent to training peer mentors to providing someone with a second chance. Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word, you become part of the solution.
Trust & Transparency
EIN# 47-5462125
At Changing Perceptions, we believe in earning trust through action. From how we allocate donations to how we support each participant, transparency and accountability guide every step. We openly share our financials, impact metrics, and program outcomes so supporters can see the difference their contributions truly make.
Annual Reports
- 2025 Annual Report (Pending)
- 2024 Annual Report (Pending)
- 2023 Annual Report
- 2022 Annual Report