Media Coverage
Media coverage of events at the Mission
2024
Host Employees Unite Together this Holiday Season
For Host’s annual holiday giving project, our service team partnered with Central Union Mission to help make the holidays a little brighter for 70 children in need in our local community
Toys & joy: Central Union Mission spreading holiday spirit
NBC4 Washington
Nonprofit in Northeast DC continues 130-year Thanksgiving tradition
DC NEWS NOW | Tiger Munn
With homelessness up in DC, Central Union Mission is expanding outreach during the holiday
ABC7 | Nick Minnock
How Central Union Mission serves hope and a feast for Thanksgiving
NBC4 | Walter Morris
Services of Central Union Mission, Now in NOVA
Interview with Joe Mettimano
Arlington Neighborhood Village
8 Ways to Give Back in the DC Area This Thanksgiving
From meal donations to turkey trots, here’s how to help out this holiday season.
Briana Thomas | Washingtonian Magazine
Overcomers TV – Joseph Mettimano Interview
Overcomers TV
After 140 years, faith-based D.C. nonprofit expands to serve South Arlington families in need
James Jarvis | ARL Now
Nonprofit helping the homeless opens first Virginia location
Shayna Estulin | WTOP
FedEx partners with Feed the Children to feed 400 DC families
7News Staff | ABC7 News
DC Non-Profit Expands to Northern Virginia
Nick Minock | ABC7 News
DC Non-Profit Expands to Arlington
Nick Minock | ABC7 News On Your Side
DC nonprofit Central Union Mission expands operations into Virginia
Nick Minock| ABC7 News
Homelessness spiked in Arlington Co. last year. Here’s what a DC-based organization is doing to help
Kyle Cooper | WTOPnews
DC-based service agency that helps people without homes is expanding to Northern Va.
ReportWire
Central Union Mission expanding to Arlington amid increase in Homelessness
Megan Mcgrath | NBC4 Washington
D.C.’s Homeless Problem
Homelessness in Washington, D.C. rose by 18% in 2023
IN YOUR WORDS | Lisa Bennatan – Civil
At a D.C. homeless shelter, two men face their demons in freezing weather
Justin Wm. Moyer | Washington Post
2023
Christmas meals to men in need
Heather Gustafson | WTOP News
Help & Healing at Central Union Mission
DC News Now
Central Union Mission serves a Thanksgiving feast – News 4.
Season 4 Giving | NEWS4
Central Union Mission held a Thanksgiving feast for those in need.
Nick Minock | ABC7 News
Central Union Mission helping those in need this thanksgiving (Robert and Robert).
Nick Minock | ABC7 News
Advanced Advocacy and Central Union Mission have partnered up again for the seventh annual Charity Suit Drive! “Give a suit, change a life”
Fox 5 Pay It Forward
CBN Faith Nation – July set for the world's warmest month on record.
John Jessup | CBN Faith Nation
Pandemic experience has helped groups protect the homeless from wildfire smoke.
Aishvarya Kavi | NY Times
Central Union Mission rolls out new Comprehensive Family Resource Center
Dominique Moody| NEWS4
2022
WJLA-TV Live at Central Union Mission
Joy Wang| ABC7 NEWS
DC area food bank seeks donations as holiday season comes to an end; here’s how to help
DC nonprofit tackles hunger by rescuing, delivering fresh food before it’s thrown away
Jay Korff | ABC7 News
Central Union Mission in close to reaching the goal of providing toys for 1,000 children this Christmas
Walter Morris | NBC4 News>
Central Union Mission in Need of Toy Donations for 500 plus Unsponsored Children for Operation Christmas Miracle.
Walter Morris | NBC4 News>
We are back at Central Union Mission, DC on this Thanksgiving Day. This time with a couple of comeback stories.
Nick Minock | ABC7 News
Central Union Mission Serves Thanksgiving Dinner to Those in Need
Derrick Ward | NBC Washington
Central Union Mission Serves Thanksgiving Dinner
Carl Willis | ABC7 News
Thanksgiving Dinner costs increase
Carl Willis | ABC7 News
‘A place that saved my life’: Central Union Mission serves up more than Thanksgiving meals
Carl Willis | ABC7 News
Rescue missions return to in-person dining after two pandemic-laden years
Mark A. Kellner | Washington Times
November 03, 2022
DC charity on a mission to feed hungry families this holiday season
WTOP News | wtop.com
Two DC nonprofits team up with Amazon to hand out 300 coats
News4 at 5 | NBC4 Washington
Two DC nonprofits team up with Amazon to hand out 300 coats, fight food insecurity
WMALTV News staff
</br/>Interview with Joseph Mettimano about Monkeypox precautions at the Mission</br/>
</br/>Mission taking precautions for Monkeypox – Part 2
Joseph Mettimano interview on WMAL
DMV-Connect with Robert Mcdonald-Davies
with guest Joseph Mettimano
In this week’s episode of #CoffeewithClosers, we talk with Joseph Mettimano, the President and CEO of Central Union Mission, a faith-based nonprofit and the oldest private social service agency in Washington, DC. Mr. Mettimano discusses the organization’s work serving the homeless and underserved in our nation’s capital, which has one of the highest homelessness rates in the country. He also discusses how Central Union Mission is trying to solve the homelessness and poverty crisis and the steps the organization took to carry out its work in the face of COVID-19.
Coffee With Closers
2021
‘One of the best days that ever happened to me:’ DC man on how he overcame homelessness
ABC7 News Washington
Helping Those in Need This Thanksgiving
ABC7 News at 5 | ABC Washington
‘It’s a blessing’: Hundreds line up for Central Union Mission’s Thanksgiving giveaway
Nick Minock | ABC7 News Washington
Homeless Encampments in Northwest DC Worry Sweeps Will Come Soon
Nightly News | NBC Washington
Homeless shelter’s job training program has all the ingredients
Maya Rodriguez | National Correspondent, reporting for all E.W. Scripps
MORE THAN A YEAR INTO THE PANDEMIC, MIXED SIGNALS ON HOMELESSNESS IN D.C.
Justin Wm. Moyer | Washington Post
Anthem singer DC Washington ready to take field at Nats home reopener.
The proceeds from Washington’s latest album — “Home Run” — will benefit the District’s Central Union Mission.Neal Augenstein | WTOP News
Push To Increase Vaccine Access – ABC7 Interview at Central Union Mission
Anna Lysa Gayle | ABC7
DC has a huge homeless population and for two weeks it’s been very hard to access any kind of assistance thanks to the security lockdown
Abigail Higgins | INSIDER
People Experiencing Homelessness Are Being ‘Forced To Adapt’ To Inauguration Security
Mikaela Lefrak | WAMU
People Experiencing Homelessness Are Being ‘Forced To Adapt’ To Inauguration Security
Mikaela Lefrak | WAMU
Charitable donations significantly decrease in January, but there is still a big need
Kristen Powers | ABC7
2020
DC’s Central Union Mission spreads Christmas cheer to homeless residents
Luke Lukert | WTOP News
On a covid Christmas, a new routine for feeding the homeless
Paul Schwartzman | The Washington Post
Cities working to provide shelter to homeless during winter months while in pandemic
Natalie Brand | CBS News | WRBL
This Thanksgiving, homeless Washingtonians look ahead in an especially hard year
Fenit Nirappil | The Washington Post
Long Waits For Covid Tests, Donated Food Mark Start Of Holiday Season NEWSY
Turkeys Needed for DC Families | Central Union Mission | ABC 7 News – WJLA
Donated Thanksgiving Dinners Distributed at Central Union Mission | Fox 5 DC
Pandemic shifts Feast of Sharing into delivery mode
Shen Wu Tan | The Washington Times
DC homeless says strict health policies helped fend off coronavirus infections
Valerie Bonk | WTOP News
Central Union Mission’s Comprehensive Family Resource Center distributing food to those in need because of the impact of the Coronovirus
Natlie Brand | CBS Newspath Washington, DC
Capitals center Lars Eller donates walk-through sanitizing machine to homeless shelter
Sharta McBride | WUSA9 Washington, DC
Caps Center Lars Eller Donates Sanitizing UV Light to Central Union Mission
Cary Chow | NBC4 Washington, DC
Capitals’ Lars Eller donates light technology to D.C. homeless shelter.
Samantha Pell | The Washington Post
D.C. should partner with universities to provide shelter
Tamar Hoffman and Jack Hsia | The Washington Post
Hundreds Of D.C.’S Homeless Have Tested Positive For Coronavirus As Shelters Try To Avoid Spread.
Justin Wm. Moyer | The Washington Post
Joe Mettimano interviewed by Don Kroah
Don Kroah | WAVA 105.1 FM
Hotels sit vacant during the pandemic. But some locals don’t want homeless people moving in.
Drea Cornejo, Jonathan Baran | The Washington Post
How you can help during the coronavirus outbreak
Kanyakrit Vongkiatkajorn, Laura Daily | The Washington Post
Mission Possible: The Necessity of Face Masks During COVID-19
Rev. Deborah Chambers | Vice President, Development and Partnerships
Mission Possible: The Power of Prayer During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rev. Deborah Chambers | Vice President, Development and Partnerships
Coronavirus pandemic creating more challenges for those who are homeless
Maya Rodriguez | Scripps Media, Inc
As COVID-19 Cases Increase in Homeless Shelters, D.C. Provides Hotel Rooms For Some Unsheltered Residents
Amanda Michelle Gomez | Washington City Paper
D.C. homeless shelter requires all residents to stay on site until coronavirus threat ends
Marissa Lang| The Washington Post
Catering company donates meals after 60 weddings postponed during pandemic
Tobias Rodriguez | WJLA ABC7
Cities struggle to protect vulnerable homeless populations as coronavirus spreads
Marissa J. Lang, Justin Wm. Moyer and Nitasha Tiku | The Washington Post
NBC4 News at 6
Joseph Mettimanio President & CEO | Central Union Mission
As Restaurants Clear Their Pantries, Food Banks And Shelters In Need
Jacob Fenston | WAMU
$1 million donation to Arlington community to fight COVID-19 outbreak (Including $30,000 to Central Union Mission)
Day One Staff | Amazon Blog
DC-area homeless shelters face challenges amid COVID-19 concerns
Melissa Howell | WTOP
For the homeless, temperature checks and bag lunches
Tara Bahrampour | The Washington Post
DC service organizations to stay open amid coronavirus-related closures
AVI BAJPAI, BEN COOPER | Street Sense Media
Coronavirus Is Of Particular Concern For D.C.’s Large Homeless Shelters
Jenny Gathright| WAMU
This homeless shelter offers a hot meal, a bed and information about coronavirus
Darran Simon| The Washington Post
A D.C. Dream Day with the District’s go-to singer for the national anthem
Thomas Floyd| The Washington Post
WTOP has selected Central Union Mission as their February 2020 Charity of the Month
WTOP | Washington, DC
Days after a DC encampment is cleared, some homeless are choosing the streets over shelters
Justin Wm. Moyer | Washington Post
2019
DMV Spotlight – Interview with Joseph Mettimano, President/CEO
DC non-profit collects gifts for children in need for the Christmas holidays
Kristen Powers | WJLA
Giving Tuesday: DC nonprofit works to collect over 1K holiday care packages for homeless
Kristen Powers | WJLA
Thanksgiving 2019 | Central Union Mission | Washington, DC from Coca-Cola Consolidated.
At a homeless shelter in DC, a special — but bittersweet — Thanksgiving meal
Washington Post | Washington, DC
‘I’ve never seen a dip like this’: After tax code change, food banks and charities in DC area face steep drop in donations
Washington Post | Washington, DC
How This Christian Organization Is Fighting Homelessness in Washington: ‘We Are Saying, I See You’
Amber Strong | CBN News
September 23, 2019
The HeART and Sole of Service – Chef Rock Harper, a former chef at Central Union Mission and the winner of FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen, breaks down what it really means to serve. We also get a sneak peak into Central Union Mission, DC ‘s HeART and Sole, an event raising 1 million meals for DC’s homeless.
Amber Strong | CBN News
September 13, 2019
‘The best food event in DC’ is back — and for a good cause
WTOP | Washington DC
January 11, 2019
‘Breadcoin’ is a new currency in DC for people in need
Washington Post | Washington DC
2018
September 21, 2018
Joseph Mettimano interview on Don Kroah radio show
Don Kroah Show, WAVA-FM | Washington, DC
September 20, 2018
Joseph Mettimano and David Treadwell honored with the Making DC History Award at the Newseum
Historical Society of Washington, DC
August 22, 2018
Kidd O’Shea kicks off The Community Breakfast and Health Fair at Central Union Mission
sponsored by The Congressional Black Caucus
August 22, 2018
Joseph Mettimano interview on Breakaway with Kevin Krueger
Breakaway w/Kevin Kruger WGTS | Washington, DC
August 14, 2018
Food tokens are the newest way to help the hungry
Meredith Roaten | Street Sense Media
August 6, 2018
Joe takes action on his first day on the job.
NBC4 News | Washington DC
April 20, 2018
Government closes camp across the street from homeless services nonprofit
StreetSenseMedia | Washington, DC
April 10, 2018
REVELATIONS TV highlights Central Union Mission with David Treadwell
Revelations TV | Lake Worth, FL
March 12, 2018
In DC, barbers give homeless men makeovers
The Washington Post | Washington, DC
March 8, 2018
Crowded Shelters And The Vicious Flu Brew Perfect Storm For The Homeless
The Washington Post | Washington, DC
March 7, 2018
Crowded Shelters And The Vicious Flu Brew Perfect Storm For The Homeless
Kaiser Health News | Carmen Heredia Rodriguez
February 18, 2018
Mission Muffins: What Are They and How Are They Shaping the World?
The Christian Post | Washington, DC
How Mission Muffins Is Empowering the Poor to Flourish
Institute For Faith, Work & Economics | McLean, VA
January 29, 2018
Your Voice, Your Future Armstrong Williams Show – “Forgotten Poor”
Armstrong Williams Show – ABC7 | Washington DC
January 01, 2018
City leaders develop plan to reduce homelessness in DC
ABC7 | Washington DC
2017
November 30, 2017
Mount Vernon Triangle gets ringing endorsements from the people who live there
Washington Post | Washington DC
November 23, 2017
FOR THIS ‘RIGHTEOUS ENTREPRENEUR,’ FIGHTING HUNGER GOES WAY BEYOND FOOD
National Geographic | Catherine Zuckerman
November 10, 2017
DC Homeless Veteran Hopes to Find Home Before Thanksgiving
NBC 4 | Washington DC
October 23, 2017
FOR THIS ‘RIGHTEOUS ENTREPRENEUR,’ FIGHTING HUNGER GOES WAY BEYOND FOOD
Catherine Zuckerman | National Geographic
October, 2017
8 Iconic Signs You’ll Recognize If You’re a Real Washingtonian
Washingtonian Magazine | Washington DC
August 6, 2017
The panhandler’s lament: In an increasingly cashless world, fewer have a dime to spare
The Washington Post | Washington, DC
July 12, 2017
Help Needed: Charities Look for Summer Volunteers
NBC4 | Washington DC
April 6, 2017
Rock Harper Joins Central Union Mission
Eater | Washington DC
January 25, 2017
On MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY the WGTS 91.9 staff and HANDS AND HEART volunteers took over the CENTRAL UNION MISSION in WASHINGTON DC
WGTS 91.9 | Washington DC
2016
December 16, 2016
Local DC Charity Organizes Operation Christmas Miracle
ABC News’ Kenneth Moton meets the volunteers at Central Union Mission who are making sure children in need are getting gifts this holiday season.
Kenneth Morton ABC7 | Washington DC
December 16, 2016
Central Union Mission offers holiday meals, but also haircuts and manicures
by SAM FORD/ABC7
December 6, 2016
WGTS & Central Union Mission – Fundraiser 2016
WGTS 91.9 | Washington DC
November 29, 2016
Thousands enjoy holiday meal at capital mission
By The Associated Press | Posted Nov 24th, 2016 @ 11:50am by KSL.com
November 24, 2016
His last Thanksgiving meal was bologna in jail. Now he’s piecing his life together.
Washington Post | Washington DC
October 31, 2016
Here are a few of the best ways to help the homeless
By David Treadwell for the Washington Examiner
October 19, 2016
Socks, chips and checkups: Homeless receive ‘smorgasbord’ of goods and services
Washington Post | Washington DC
October 18, 2016
Community Groups to Hold Resource Fair for DC’s Homeless
City Paper | Washington DC
June 15, 2016
Guided from one ‘mission’ to another
The Washington Times | Washington DC
2015
December, 2015
Sunni And The City: HeArt & Sole Charity Event
InMotion Concepts | Washington DC
November 25, 2015
It’s a Lonely Time: What This Formerly Homeless Man Does for the Homeless on Thanksgiving
The Daily Signal | Washington DC
November 21, 2015
Last Night’s Lawyers With Guitars
Bisnow DC| Washington DC
July 11, 2015
With singing and snowcones, DC shelter hosts summer fun
The Washington Post | Washington DC
January 10, 2015
As temperatures drop, a push to get more homeless indoors
WTOP | Washington DC
January 08, 2015
National Symphony Orchestra charms Central Union Mission with low brass
The Washington Post | Washington DC
May 11, 2015
Central Union Mission Restoration & Transformation Program Graduation
Double R Productions | Washington DC
2014
November 27, 2014
As temperatures drop, a push to get more homeless indoors
WTOP | Washington DC
Nov 19, 2014
Celebrating 130 years of feeding the hungry, hurting and homeless
News Channel 8 – “Let’s Talk Live” | Washington DC
October 24, 2014
Central Union Mission’s relocates to Massachusetts Ave, NW
The Washington Post | Washington DC
June 10, 2014
New Life at Central Mission
Street Sense Media | Washington DC
April 10, 2014
Central Union Mission 65 Mass Ave Building Dedication
Central Union Mission | Washington DC
2013
November 28, 2013
Central Union Mission: Homeless talk about life at mission
WJLA TV | Washington DC
November 18, 2013
Central Union Mission receives $10,000 worth of food from Walmart
By Kathy Park, WJLA.COM
March 26, 2013
PepsiCo And Feed The Children Bring Help And Hope To Washington, D.C. Children In Need
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
February 14, 2013
Upward D.C. homeless trend continues
by Nick Iannelli, wtop.com
2012
November 16, 2012
Central Union Mission Returns To Downtown D.C.
By: Rebecca Sheir | WAMU 88.5
May 15, 2012
DC’s Real Estate Boom Leaves Many Behind
By Tom Sherwood | NBC4 Washington
2011
November 26, 2011
Once needing help, Payne now helps others
By Rod Lamkey Jr. and Andrew Geraci | The Washington Times
2010
December 21, 2010
Once needing help, Payne now helps others
by Steven Pearlstein, Business Columnist, Washington Post
2009
September, 2009
IBC – Your Faith in Action Compassion Project
Immanuel Bible Church | Springfield VA
2008
December 1, 2008
David Tredwell on CSPAN – Local Perspective on the Poor of Washington DC
CSPAN | Washington DC