United Returning Citizens

What United Returning Citizens does

United Returning Citizens (URC) is a Youngstown, Ohio-based nonprofit organization founded in 2015 that delivers reentry services to justice-impacted individuals across the Mahoning Valley. The organization provides workforce training and job placement, free expungement and record-sealing clinics, wellness programs (mental health support, fitness classes, healthy foods classes), financial literacy education, and housing placement support — all delivered through a personalized, one-on-one case-management model with intake via Google Forms and in-person meetings at its 611 Belmont Ave headquarters. As of 2025, URC reports supporting more than 17,000 individuals cumulatively across the region, with roughly 800 returning citizens reentering Mahoning Valley communities each year.

URC's underlying technology stack is non-existent in the traditional product sense — the organization operates as a human-delivered service platform, with a WordPress-based website, donor intake via Donorbox, and a content hub branded 'URC TV' functioning as the only digital infrastructure. There is no proprietary software, mobile application, or API; service delivery depends entirely on a small team (1–10 employees) and an extended network of community partners and employer relationships spanning manufacturers such as Vallourec, Schwebel's, Hynes Industries, and Ultium Cells.

The business model is hybrid contributed/earned revenue. The dominant stream is philanthropic — individual donations via Donorbox, corporate sponsorships, an annual fundraising gala (10th Anniversary Gala scheduled October 10, 2025 with keynote speaker Cirie Fields), and grants from regional foundations including the Youngstown Foundation ($75,000 in September 2025), the Raymond John Wean Foundation, and the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. A secondary earned-income stream consists of paid event venue and office space rentals at the headquarters, priced on inquiry. Services to returning citizens — including free expungement clinics — are provided at no cost to clients. URC is governed by a Board of Directors and operates exclusively within the Mahoning Valley region.

Name

United Returning Citizens

Legal name

United Returning Citizens

Website

https://unitedreturningcitizens.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Returning Citizens is a Youngstown, Ohio nonprofit providing workforce training, free expungement clinics, wellness programs, financial literacy, and housing support for justice-impacted individuals transitioning back into Mahoning Valley communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: URC raises funds through donations, annual galas (10th Anniversary Gala scheduled for October 10, 2025), and corporate sponsorships. Individual and corporate sponsors support the organization's mission to provide services for returning citizens.
2. Event Venue and Office Space Rental: URC generates revenue by renting out event venues and office spaces to the community for meetings, workshops, celebrations, and professional events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

United Returning Citizens (URC) is a nonprofit organization that delivers workforce training, job placement, expungement clinics, wellness programs, financial literacy education, and housing placement support for individuals transitioning back into communities after incarceration. It operates from its Youngstown, Ohio headquarters and also rents out its event venue and office space to the local community as a secondary revenue source.

Product overview

United Returning Citizens (URC) is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of services for individuals transitioning back into communities after incarceration. The organization operates as a multi-service program providing workforce training and employment assistance, wellness programs (including mental health support and fitness classes), free expungement clinics, housing placement support, financial literacy education, event venue rentals, and a resource directory connecting clients with external services. URC does not offer a unified software platform but rather provides direct service programs delivered through personalized case management, with services designed to address the interconnected barriers to employment, housing, and personal development facing returning citizens in the Mahoning Valley region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Training and Employment Job readiness training, professional skill development, interview preparation, resume building, job placement assistance, and professional attire support designed for justice-impacted individuals reentering the workforce.
• Wellness Programs Holistic wellness support including mental health resources, chair yoga, line dancing, Chicago stepping, healthy foods classes, and character development workshops for returning citizens.
• Expungement Clinics Free clinics that help individuals with prior justice system involvement review their background and determine eligibility for clearing or sealing their records.
• Event Venue and Office Space Rental Flexible rental of event venues and professional office spaces for meetings, workshops, celebrations, and professional needs, available to community members and local organizations.
• Resource Directory Directory connecting returning citizens with external resources including birth certificate services, clothing assistance, personal counseling, financial counseling, expungement services, and employment opportunities.
• Housing Placement Support Support connecting returning citizens with transitional and permanent housing resources to help establish stable living situations during reintegration.
• Financial Literacy Education Classes and coaching focused on building financial knowledge, budgeting skills, and economic stability for returning citizens.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000+ individuals supported across the Mahoning Valley
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mahoning Valley Manufacturers CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner connecting URC with manufacturing employers in the Mahoning Valley. Helps build skills, confidence, and opportunities for meaningful employment.
• Jobs for Ohio GraduatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development organization partnering with URC to connect individuals with hands-on training, education, and career pathways.
• National Center for Urban SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing workforce development resources and career pathways for urban communities.
• ChoffinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing training and educational opportunities for individuals.
• Galaxie Industrial ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecognized for Workforce Innovation & Excellence at URC's 10th Anniversary Gala for supporting returning citizens.
• Ultium CellsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecognized for Workforce Innovation & Excellence at URC's 10th Anniversary Gala for providing employment opportunities.
• Ohio to WorkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkforce development resource listed in URC's resource directory for employment assistance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/returningctzn
• Facebookfacebook.com/returningcitizen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unitedreturningcitizens

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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