PRESS RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Deborah Chambers Cell: 202-534-9965 |
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Honoring Those Who Served
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Washington, DC— November 8, 2018—Central Union Mission welcomes all veterans to our Veteran’s Day commemoration at our men’s shelter (65 Massachusetts Ave., NW) on November 12 at 11:00 am. Join with homeless veterans, veteran volunteers and staff and our neighbors as we gratefully acknowledge their contribution to our nation. A free luncheon and program will include our veteran program participants sharing their experience of homelessness, addiction, PTSD and other concerns this Veteran’s Day. We also welcome volunteers from Holland & Knight for a day of service.
Later wars brought new concerns for veterans like addictions and PTSD. Today Central Union Mission provides counseling and employment training, as well as helping veterans access the care they are entitled to through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.This Veterans Day, the Mission hopes to encourage the veterans who have fallen through the cracks of society to show we have not forgotten them. Media is invited to attend, and veterans will be available for interviews. RSVP requested. Please contact Deborah Chambers at 202-534-9965 or dchambers@missiondc.org for information. About Central Union Mission: Central Union Mission is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the oldest private social service agency in Washington, DC. In addition to its emergency shelter, which provides over 62,000 bed-nights each year, the Mission operates a holistic, Christ-centered transformation and workforce development program for men, provides benefits for veterans, helps people overcome addictions, operates a food and clothing distribution center which provides food for over 4000 people each month, runs a camp for underprivileged children, and offers a ministry to families and senior citizens.GuideStar awarded Central Union Mission a 2018 Gold Seal for our financial transparency and GreatNonProfits has given Central Union Mission a 2018 Top-Rated award. # # # |