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HOUSING FIRST PLAN 400 of 'Most Vulnerable' Homeless to Get Apartments
By Sylvia Moreno
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, April 3, 2008; Page B04
Fenty announces a new plan for housing the homeless in D.C.
Apr 3, 2008 3:00 AM by Jeanette Der Bedrosian, The Examiner
Central Union Mission in Talks For New Site in Downtown D.C. Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, February 22, 2008; Page B01
ARTICLE: Central Union Mission Putting Smiles On Children's Faces
Group Provides Gifts To Less Fortunate
VIDEO: Central Union Mission Puts Smiles On Kids' Faces
Lindsay Czarniak Reports
The Central Union Mission has been handing out Christmas bags to children since the 1920s, and the formula hasn't changed.

December Charity of the Month Central Union Mission
The WTOP Radio Charity of the month for December is Central Union Mission in D.C.
December 4, 2007 - 4:55pm

Giving Thanks And So Much More
9NEWS NOW
Date created: 11/22/2007 4:22:56 PM

Local Shelters Serve Hundreds Thanksgiving Dinner
WAMU 88.5 FM American University Radio: LISTEN
November 22, 2007
Across the district, hundreds of volunteers at shelters, soup kitchens and religious organizations are serving thanksgiving meals to those in need.

Homeless Vietnam Veterans Share Their Stories


PTG Studios
July 26, 2007

Sportsman Channel, Sportsmen Against Hunger Team Up
Multi channel News
The Sportsman Channel
July 9, 2007

Homeless WWII vet Schlesser dies week shy of 103rd birthday
By David C. Lipscomb
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
April 11, 2007

In Pursuit of…a Drug Free Life
The Washington Informer
By Joseph Young
Thursday, March 1, 2007

Souper Bowl feeds 100 homeless men during NFL game
By Arlo Wagner
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
February 5, 2007

Montgomery Leaders Ease Strategy on Growth
Washington Post
By Ann E. Marimow
Friday, January 26, 2007; Page B01

Poverty in America Affects Millions
VOA News
By Jeff Swicord
Washington, DC
23 January 2007

Moratorium Hearing Further Highlights Division Over Proposal
Gazette.Net
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007

Proposed Growth Moratorium Sets Up Clash in Montgomery
Washington Post
By Ann E. Marimow
Monday, January 15, 2007; Page B01

 

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Listen to "True Stories of Hope" every Sunday morning on WAVA 105.1 FM at 6:00 hosted by our Executive Director.

 

 

D.C. Hispanic Kids Greet Christmas in a Bag
By Michelle Vu
Christian Post Reporter
Mon, Dec. 25 2006 11:22 AM ET

Being Charitable
A brewing battle over a D.C. homeless shelter's future
Washington Post Editorial
Monday, December 25, 2006; Page A28

PROPOSED HOMELESS SHELTER
NW Facility to Be Scaled Down, but Neighbors Say Cut Is Not Enough

Washington Post
By Paul Schwartzman
Monday, December 18, 2006; Page B02

Planned Shelter May Face Hurdle
Board Considering Zoning Changes
Washington Post
By Paul Schwartzman
Thursday, December 14, 2006; Page DZ03

More Sponsors Needed for Children's Gifts
Washington Post
DISTRICT BRIEFING
Thursday, December 14, 2006; Page B02

Mission Groups Serve Turkey Meals Across the Nation
Christian Post
By Lillian Kwon
Thursday, Nov. 23 2006 09:36 AM ET

Thanksgiving, Emphasis on The 'Giving'
Washington Post
Friday, November 17, 2006; Page C11

A Tale of Two Shelters
An Exploration of DC’s Response to Homelessness

DC North
August 2006
by: Darby Hickey

Proposed D.C. Homeless Shelter Faces Opposition
Religious Group Plans 200-Man Shelter

NBC4.COM
POSTED: 6:55 pm EDT June 13, 2006
UPDATED: 7:51 pm EDT June 13, 2006

For Immediate Release
CENTRAL UNION MISSION RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Mission Program and Operations of Highest Quality
Kansas City, MO – June 9, 2006

Welcome the Homeless and the Mission
Washington Post Letters to the Editor
Thursday, June 8, 2006; Page A22

Men’s Mountain Top Ministry knows no topographic boundaries
BAPTIST LIFE
June 6, 2006 7:28 AM
by Sharon Mager, Staff Writer

Social Ills Can Come With Any Class
Washington Post Letter to the Editor
by ROBERT DOLAN JR.
Monday, June 5, 2006; Page A14

Neighborhood Unites in Opposing Shelter
Residents Fear Proposal for NW Homeless Center Will Reduce Home Values
By Paul Schwartzman
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, May 29, 2006; Page B01

CENTRAL UNION MISSION ANNOUNCES
RELOCATION TO PETWORTH
For Immediate Release

Prime Shelter Site Yields $7 Million
Condominiums to Replace Facility After Move to Georgia Ave.
By Lyndsey Layton
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, April 20, 2006; Page B06

Site of D.C. Homeless Shelter Sold to Developers
From ABC 7 Thursday April 20, 2006 6:30am

Feeling Good by Doing Good
Philanthropists Say They Enjoy Their Fortunes by Giving Them Away. Dr. Richard Semmler gives for the joy...
ABC Original Report: 20/20 "Sweet Charity"
November 11, 2005

It's like Christ's love for us
"The men at the District's Central Union Mission look to John Schlesser for spiritual lessons of giving and redemption -- caring for the 101-year-old World War II veteran like a grandfather...."
By Christina Bellantoni
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
December 24, 2005

Glitz, Glamour Affecting Charitable Giving?
Charities Serving Poor Sometimes Take Second Place to More Alluring Causes, December 8, 2005 By Brian Ross of ABC News.

Houston ministry sends truckload of thanks
By Tarron Lively
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
October 23, 2005

Back to School Party - School Supplies 8-22-2005:
- WTOP - Clip 1
- WTOP - Clip 2

Father's Day 6-20-2005:
- WTOP - Clip 1

- WTOP - Clip 2

On Father's Day, the Gift of a Long-Lost 'Hello'
D.C. Shelter Residents Make Connections With Phones Lent by Wireless Company
By David A. Fahrenthold
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, June 20, 2005; Page B03

Professor Finds Fulfillment 6/11/2005 - Washington Post

Mural Project 5/3/05   - Practitioners of Healing Art

Easter Luncheon 3/27/05 - ABC 7-WJLA/ Associate Press

Souper Bowl Party 2/6/05 - Washington Times

Cold Weather Story 1/19/05 - Washington Times

MLK Celebration 1/17/05 - Washington Times

Christmas Banquet 12/24/04 - Washington Post

Central Union Mission Partners With Feed the Children 12/9/03 - Feed the Children Newsletter

Hispanic Christmas Bag Party 12/4/04 - Washington Times

Great Thanksgiving Banquet 11/22/04
with Robert Brown - Channel 9

Veteran's Day Dinner 11/11/04

Back to School Backpack Party 8/14/04
- WTOP Radio (Real Audio)

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