Meeting the needs of our city's homeless and hurting people
Together we provide safe shelter, hot meals, medical care, job training and compassionate care to transform lives here in the Washington D.C., metropolitan area.
The Family Ministry Center is Central Union Mission's hub for family services in Washington, DC.
LEARN MOREJoin our President/CEO Joseph P. Mettimano at Taste of the Mission on March 29.
LEARN MOREImagine the difference you can make in the lives of the hungry and hurting people of Washington, D.C.
LEARN MOREHomeless crisis in our capital
The homeless crisis in the District is one of the worst in the nation. The rising cost of urban living—intensified by the city’s need for more affordable housing and higher wages—has left more people on our streets than ever. Central Union Mission is committed to being a solution.
LEARN MOREOUR IMPACT
Founded in 1884, Central Union Mission is the oldest private social service agency in the District of Columbia. Thanks to friends like you, last year we provided:
91
people participated in work programs
58,889
nights of shelter
3,623,193
meals providedStories of Change
Miracles happen within our walls. Learn the stories of men, women and children who’ve transformed their lives from homelessness to hope
I thank the Lord for saving my life and leading me here to Central Union Mission.
READ MOREAfter leaving the Army, the Gittens struggled to find an affordable place to live with their kids.
READ MOREWith a good job and now reconciled to his sister, Khotso gratefully credits the Mission for his brand new life.
READ MOREUpcoming Events
Throughout the year Central Union Mission hosts a variety of events to bring our community together to help homeless men, women and children. Upcoming events include:
