MA: Central Union Mission Launches Strategic Center to Tackle Growing Homelessness and Poverty Challenges in Washington

MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lillian Prince
Media Liaison
Phone: 240-432-5937
Central Union Mission Launches Strategic Center to Tackle Growing Homelessness and Poverty Challenges in Washington

WHEN:
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
8:00am – 5:00 pm

WHAT:
On Tuesday, June 6, Central Union Mission will officially launch their latest high-impact contribution to the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, the Comprehensive Family Resource Center. Tours of the CFRC will be available from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Media is encouraged to attend and are welcome to sit in during the following classes:
 
9:00 am – 10:15 am: Relief & Restoration program 
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Bible Study
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Parenting Class
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: GED Prep 
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Basic Computer Class

WHERE:
The Comprehensive Family Resource Center
3194 Bladensburg Road, NE Ste. B
Washington, DC 20018

WHY:  
Citing DC Government’s recent report on the significant increase of homelessness in Washington, DC, Mission President & CEO, Joe Mettimano said, “Central Union Mission has stepped up with interventions to not just meet the immediate needs of the poor, but to keep people off the street permanently. Housing is not a silver bullet solution. It must be matched with strategic “wrap-around” services, like the ones at the CFRC, to address the issues that continue to put and keep people in poverty.” 
PHOTO and INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
  • Joseph J. Mettimano, President & CEO, Central Union Mission, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • CFRC Students
  • Community Members

RSVP requested. Please contact Lillian Prince at 240-432-5937 or LPrince@missiondc.org
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 more than 60,000 bed-nights each year, the Mission operates holistic, Christ-centered transformation and workforce development programs for men, provides benefits for veterans, helps people overcome addictions, operates a food and clothing distribution center which provides food for over 4,000 people each month, runs a camp for underprivileged children, and offers a ministry to families and senior citizens. Charity Navigator has rated Central Union Mission a four-star charity, Candid awarded Central Union Mission a Gold Seal for our financial transparency and GreatNonProfits has given Central Union Mission a Top-Rated award.
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