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| Local organizations, neighbors, and volunteers unite to show the needy they are loved and not forgotten this holiday season. |
| Washington, DC—November 24, 2025—Expanding on decades of service and tradition, Central Union Mission will be serving Thanksgiving meals at two locations this year. In addition to its traditional service at its homeless shelter on Thanksgiving day, the Mission is excited to announce its first-ever Thanksgiving celebration focused on families on Wednesday, November 26, welcoming families, neighbors, and anyone in need of hope and connection this holiday season. “At Central Union Mission, we want every person in our community to know they are loved, valued, and not forgotten, especially during the holidays,” said Mission President Joseph Mettimano. “This celebration is more than a meal; it’s a reminder that no one has to walk through life alone.” This year, thanks to extraordinary generosity from businesses, churches, families, clubs, and individual donors, the Mission has collected over 1,100 turkeys and whole chickens to distribute to families across the DMV region. These holiday staples will help ensure that struggling households can enjoy a warm meal around their own tables on Thanksgiving Day. In addition to the family-focused event, Central Union Mission will also host a Thanksgiving Day meal for men experiencing homelessness at its Men’s Shelter, continuing the Mission’s longstanding tradition of providing comfort, dignity, and care during one of the most meaningful days of the year. EVENT DETAILS Family Thanksgiving Celebration Wednesday, November 26 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meal at 12:00 p.m., followed by Bingo Comprehensive Family Resource Center 3194 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Washington, DC Thanksgiving Day Meal for Men Experiencing Homelessness Thursday, November 27 Central Union Mission – Men’s Shelter 12:00 pm – lunch 4:30 pm – dinner 65 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC Central Union Mission extends heartfelt thanks to all who have donated food, hosted drives, volunteered, or supported the Mission’s work this season. Together, our community is helping make Thanksgiving a day of joy and belonging for hundreds of our neighbors. Media Inquires For more information, questions, or to learn more, please contact Joshua Kinney, Director of Marketing & Communications at jkinney@missiondc.org or call 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 Great Non-Profits.  |