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.
Leveraging 140 years of experience helping people in need, Central Union Mission has expanded its ministry into Northern Virginia with its Mission: NOVA Center.
LEARN MOREOperation Christmas Miracle
With your help, together we’ll provide Christmas gifts to hundreds of underprivileged children and youth.
LEARN MOREThe Comprehensive Family Resource Center (CFRC)
Giving poor, hungry and homeless families a place to rebuild and discover hope through Jesus Christ.
Homeless 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.*These statistics reflect Central Union Mission's typical yearly reach. Thanks to friends like you, we provided:
Stories 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 was paralyzed from my waist down because of a stroke and had to have surgery on my back,” says Ora. She didn’t know how she was going to care for her grandchildren while in the hospital, let alone during her recovery.
READ MORELosing his mother—and then his son to a car accident just a year later—was the tipping point that sent Chris looking for relief from his pain in all the wrong places.
READ MORE“My life spiraled out of control as a result of a whole bunch of bad decisions. It felt almost impossible to climb out because I was so far down.”
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:
Sponsor A Child
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Show Some Love
For those experiencing homelessness, Christmas can be a p...