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Washington, DC—February 14, 2025—On Friday, February 14, Central Union Mission will host its annual ‘Every Man’s Birthday’ event, a heartwarming celebration for men experiencing homelessness in the D.C. area. This one-of-a-kind event, which begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Emergency Shelter, is an opportunity to surround each man with expressions of God’s love, honor their lives, and make them feel truly celebrated.
The Mission’s cafeteria will be transformed into a festive, heart-filled space, complete with a Valentine’s Day theme. Every man in attendance will be recognized with a birthday cake, personalized card, and a sweet treat – all prepared by the Mission’s own Chef Rick.
“The men we serve at Central Union Mission deserve to feel loved and valued,” said Joe Mettimano, Mission President & CEO. “On this Valentine’s Day, we want to show them that they are not forgotten, and that they are important. We believe this event will be a source of joy and encouragement for all who participate.”
This year’s celebration is designed to make each man feel respected and cherished on this day of love. It is a unique opportunity for the Mission to extend compassion and support for men experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C. The ‘Every Man’s Birthday’ event exemplifies Central Union Mission’s commitment to offering a place of refuge, care, and dignity to those in need.
For more information or to learn how you can support Central Union Mission’s efforts, please visit missiondc.org.
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For more information, questions, or to come cover the event, please contact Joshua Kinney, Director of Marketing & Communications 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.
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