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| Washington, DC — March 30, 2026 — This Easter season, Central Union Mission is turning simple moments into something deeper: joy for children and renewed hope for men rebuilding their lives. On Wednesday, April 1 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), the Mission’s Comprehensive Family Resource Center will host an Easter celebration for children ages 5–8, featuring an Easter egg hunt, crafts, lessons on the meaning of Easter, raffle prizes, and a free lunch. For many families, it’s more than a fun day, it’s a chance for their children to feel seen, celebrated, and cared for. On Easter Sunday, April 5, the Mission’s Men’s Shelter will offer a day of reflection and community, with chapel services in the morning and evening and a traditional Easter meal served from 4:30–5:30 p.m. Guests will be served baked ham, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, and sweet tea. For men experiencing homelessness, holidays can be isolating. Easter at the Mission is different. It’s a place where they are welcomed, known, and reminded that new beginnings are still possible. “Easter is about hope, and that’s what we see here every day,” said Mission President & CEO Joe Mettimano. “Lives are being rebuilt, and this season is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond a fresh start.” Media Invitation Media are invited to capture both events: joy-filled moments from the children’s celebration and meaningful scenes of community and renewal at the Men’s Shelter on Easter Sunday. Interviews with staff and program participants are 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.  |