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.
Show Some Love is an evening of purposeful love bestowed upon our homeless men to celebrate the Christmas season. Give Some Love-Be a Sponsor!
LEARN MORECentral Union Mission is serving as a neighborhood resource for the K2 epidemic, and our homeless ambassadors are spreading the word on the street.
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
Upcoming 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:
Show Some Love
A Festive Christmas Dinner for the Homeless on Friday, De...
Operation Christmas Miracle
The Christmas season is upon us and the children in the D...