East of the River Clergy Police Community Partnership (ERCPCP)

The East of the River Clergy, Police, Community Partnership, Inc. (ERCPCP) is a faith-based organization whose work is directed towards at risk and high-risk youth as well as ex-offenders in Wards 7 and 8 of Washington, DC. Through strategic programming and partnerships, the efforts of our organization are focused on achieving community wellness with an emphasis on public safety. Our work grants us the opportunity to interface with various clergy, community-based organizations and officials of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) as ERCPCP strives to help those who have become victims of the social ills in our communities. The mission of ERCPCP is intended to reach, assist, and transform young people, especially those whose lives have been affected or influenced by drugs, crime and violence. Through a collaboration of clergy, police and community we aim to improve the spiritual and personal development of young people and build a system of community support that enhances service delivery and creates healthy and safe neighborhoods. ERCPCP’s current programming can be broken down into 5 categories to include: Re-Entry Programs, Violence Reduction Initiatives, Community Development Programs, Educational/Vocational Skill Programs and Prevention Programs.