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| “Gracefully Restored” |
Washington, DC — May 4, 2026 — This Mother’s Day season, Central Union Mission and Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center are creating space for something many women rarely receive: rest, encouragement, and the reminder that they are deeply valued. On Tuesday, May 5 (10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.), the Mission’s Comprehensive Family Resource Center will host “Gracefully Restored,” a special Mother’s Day celebration designed to help women feel seen, loved, and renewed. The event will bring together women from across the community for connection and care, including pampering services, a special lunch, raffles, and curated gifts—offering a meaningful pause and a chance to experience dignity, joy, and restoration. Gracefully Restored is more than an event—it is an invitation to rest. It is designed especially for weary mothers, carrying heavy responsibilities, or walking through seasons of grief and loss. The day also creates space to gently honor mothers who have experienced the loss of a child, surrounding them with compassion, dignity, and care. “Many of the women we serve are constantly pouring out for others while navigating immense challenges of their own,” said Tracy Duncan, Senior Director of the Comprehensive Family Resource Center. “This day is about pouring back into them and reminding them that they are seen, valued, and worthy of care.” This joint effort between Central Union Mission and Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center continues to meet both the physical and emotional needs of women and families across the DC area; walking alongside them with compassion, practical support, and hope. Media Invitation Members of the media are invited to cover “Gracefully Restored” and capture a powerful story of encouragement, dignity, and renewal. Interviews with event organizers and participating women may be available upon request. For more information or to coordinate coverage, contact Joshua Kinney at jkinney@missiondc.org or 484-557-1601. About Central Union Mission: Central Union Mission, Washington, DC’s oldest private social service agency and a faith-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit, offers a comprehensive array of services to men, women and children in need from DC, Virginia and Maryland. Beyond offering over 60,000 bed-nights annually at its emergency shelter, the Mission’s shelter provides a full suite of transformational programs. Our Comprehensive Family Resource Center provides food and clothing to approximately 5,000 individuals monthly, as well as transformative wrap-around services. Our Mission: NOVA center in south Arlington provides critically needed social services, as well as food and clothing. All three facilities use a co-located service model providing onsite job training/placement, education, help with addictions, ESL classes, parenting classes, healthcare, assistance to veterans and senior citizens, legal aid, assistance with housing, spiritual discipleship and more. Additionally, the Mission operates a camp for underprivileged children and a 24-bed transition home. Our reputation is reflected in our four-star rating from Charity Navigator, Platinum Seal for financial transparency from Candid, and Top-Rated award from GreatNonProfits  |