Central Union Mission, DC

Central Union Mission, DC No one should live hungry and homeless. Central Union Mission is the oldest social service agency in the District of Columbia.

It was founded in 1884 by the Reverend Latham Douglass, a young man filled with compassion for the thousands of homeless, neglected men who wandered Pennsylvania Avenue, many of whom were Civil War veterans. Since 1884, the Mission has continuously operated an emergency shelter for homeless men and been a place for spiritual uplift and recovery. It has survived the Great Depression, two world wars

, 24 presidential administrations, neighborhood transitions, and numerous relocations. The Mission Today

Today, Central Union Mission is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with seven locations throughout the Washington metropolitan area. In addition to its family ministries, the Mission operates an emergency shelter program, a rehabilitation program for men with life-controlling issues, a food, clothing and furniture distribution center, a retreat and recreation center with a camp for underprivileged children, programs for isolated seniors, computer and job training and transitional and low-cost housing. The Mission is continually developing its programs to meet the changing needs of the community. Its current programs serve homeless men, underprivileged women, children, seniors, families, and veterans. see videoOne life at a time, the Mission works to help transform the area's toughest rehabilitation cases, including drug addicts, gang members, criminal offenders, and the chronically homeless into productive members of society. The Mission's programs have an extremely high success rate at helping individuals overcome addiction and homelessness, and achieve independent living.

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, hope, and perseverance.

As we remember the significance of this day, we also celebrate the strength of communities coming together to uplift one another and create opportunities for a brighter future.

At the Mission, we believe every person is created with God-given dignity and worth. Through shelter, food, education, workforce development, and compassionate care, we are committed to helping our neighbors move from crisis to stability and hope.

Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Central Union Mission.

06/18/2026

These are the faces of the Mission.

Not statistics. Not numbers. Not projects.

People.

People with dreams, struggles, victories, setbacks, families, and stories that matter.

Every smile in this video is a reminder that hope is powerful, compassion changes lives, no one should walk alone, and that God’s love is unconditional.

Thank you for helping us serve our neighbors with dignity, love, and the hope of Christ.

A computer is more than a device, it's a gateway to opportunity, education, employment, and connection.This week, our Mi...
06/18/2026

A computer is more than a device, it's a gateway to opportunity, education, employment, and connection.

This week, our Mission: NOVA team had the joy of placing 16 computers into the hands of families in need, empowering them with the tools to thrive in today's digital world. Each computer represents another step toward self-sufficiency and life transformation.

We are deeply grateful for our partnership with Computer CORE, whose mission is to bridge the digital literacy gap in underserved communities one family at a time. Together, we're helping families gain access to the resources and opportunities that can change the trajectory of their future.

To God be the glory for the lives being impacted and the doors being opened!

06/17/2026

What does hope look like?

Sometimes it looks like a safe place for a family to land.
Sometimes it looks like a child smiling again.
Sometimes it looks like a community refusing to give up on its neighbors.

Every day, lives are being changed through the power of compassion, practical support, and the love of Christ.

Watch this and tell us in the comments: What person, place, or moment gave you hope when you needed it most?

Service in action! 💙 We’re so grateful to our friends from Guidehouse for dedicating their morning to helping care for o...
06/16/2026

Service in action! 💙 We’re so grateful to our friends from Guidehouse for dedicating their morning to helping care for our Men's Shelter. From shelter upkeep to encouraging smiles, their volunteer spirit made a meaningful impact. Thank you for helping create a welcoming environment for the men who stay with us.

Three mornings. Countless acts of service.We were blessed to welcome a group of young volunteers from Valley Ridge Churc...
06/15/2026

Three mornings. Countless acts of service.

We were blessed to welcome a group of young volunteers from Valley Ridge Church in Lewisville, Texas, who spent part of their summer serving at the Mission. From helping care for our facilities to encouraging our staff with their enthusiasm and servant-hearted attitude, they reminded us that every act of kindness can make a difference.

Thank you for investing your time, energy, and hearts into this ministry. We are grateful for each of you and pray God continues to guide and bless your journey of faith and service.

06/12/2026

We’re so grateful for our incredible young volunteers from .church who travelled all the way from Texas to serve alongside us during three meaningful mornings of shelter upkeep! Their energy, joy, and willingness to roll up their sleeves brought real encouragement to our team and care to the men we serve. We’re thankful for the ways they showed up with hearts ready to serve 🙏

You've worked hard to build what God has entrusted to you. What if those blessings could continue changing lives for yea...
06/11/2026

You've worked hard to build what God has entrusted to you. What if those blessings could continue changing lives for years to come?

Stocks. Property. Business interests. Collections. Many of our most valuable assets can become a powerful legacy of hope for neighbors in need.

Discover how your legacy can help share meals, shelter, restoration, and the love of Christ for generations to come.

Learn more: missiondc.christianwill.org/get-inspired/

Three days. Three facilities. One mission: sharing the love of Jesus!A huge thank you to our friends from Passion City C...
06/09/2026

Three days. Three facilities. One mission: sharing the love of Jesus!

A huge thank you to our friends from Passion City Church DC for serving across all of Central Union Mission's ministries as part of their LOVE DC campaign. From Mission: NOVA in Northern Virginia, to our Men's Shelter in downtown DC, to our Comprehensive Family Resource Center on the Maryland border, these amazing volunteers showed up with servant hearts and a passion to love their neighbors. They made a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. We're deeply grateful for the way they spread out across the Mission and poured out God's love in such tangible ways.

Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus and reminding our community that they are seen, valued, and loved. ❤️

Have a blessed Sunday!
06/07/2026

Have a blessed Sunday!

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