Congregations United for Compassion and Empowerment

04/07/2025

FUNDRAISER: Our next fundraiser at Franklin's in Hyattsville is on Tuesday, December 16. You can eat at Franklin's, order carry-out or delivery for lunch or dinner, order a gift certificate or shop at the general store. Franklin's will donate 20 percent of your before-tax total -- but you must show your receipt to the host to participate.

Franklin's Restaurant, Brewery, and General Store - 5123 Baltimore Ave. Hyattsville, Maryland . https://franklinsbrewery.com/

11/29/2024

FUNDRAISER: Our next fundraiser at Franklin's in Hyattsville is on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. You can eat at Franklin's, order carry-out or delivery for lunch or dinner, order a gift certificate or shop at the general store. Franklin's will donate 20 percent of your before-tax total -- but you must show your receipt to the host to participate.

Franklin's Restaurant, Brewery, and General Store - 5123 Baltimore Ave. Hyattsville, Maryland

Franklins Brewery

06/10/2024

The PG Plaza Day Center is open from 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, welcoming guests inside for a hot meal, shower and laundry services, Wi-Fi connection and social services support. Social distancing encouraged. (Location: 6800 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville – hosted by University Christian Church.)
Thank you to the many churches supporting the day center with meals and day center services. All are welcome. Stop by and see what is offered. New church support welcome. Stop by the fundraiser at Franklin's on June 18th

06/10/2024

Reminder of the fundraiser coming up on June 18 at Franklin's. Order in or pick up. 5123 Baltimore Ave
Hyattsville, Maryland

Franklins Brewery

04/01/2024

Our next fundraiser at Franklin's in Hyattsville is on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. You can eat at Franklin's, order carry-out or delivery for lunch or dinner, order a gift certificate or shop at the general store. Franklin's will donate 20 percent of your before-tax total -- but you must show your receipt to the host to participate.
Franklin's Restaurant, Brewery, and General Store - 5123 Baltimore Ave. Hyattsville, Maryland

Franklins Brewery

01/27/2023

A fond farewell to Rev. Nathan Hill as he moves to his next church call. A farewell luncheon was held on January 26 at the PGPlaza Day Center, located at University Christian Church on Adelphi Rd. Nathan was instrumental in recognizing the need and promoting the establishment of the Day Center, which provides a safe daytime environment for the homeless and those with economic hardships in the Hyattsville community. The Day Center opened its doors in October 2016 and continues to support this critical need. Twelve churches support the program, serving as board members and encouraging sponsorships, donations, and volunteers within each congregation. We also celebrated the retirement of Rev. John Burns of the University Baptist Church in College Park. John served as the board chair for many years and has passed the baton to new board members. Thank you to Nathan and John for your service and a job well done! https://www.weareubc.org/ https://uccmd.org/

11/09/2022

Our next fundraiser at Franklin's in Hyattsville is on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 to benefit the Day Center run by Congregations United for Compassion and Empowerment (CUCE). You can eat at Franklin's, order carry-out or delivery for lunch or dinner, order a gift certificate or shop at the general store. Franklin's will donate 20 percent of your before-tax total -- but you must show your receipt to the host to participate. Since June 2017, we have raised over $3500 for the Day Center through fundraisers at Franklin's!
Franklin's Restaurant, Brewery, and General Store - 5123 Baltimore Ave. Hyattsville, Maryland https://franklinsbrewery.com/

08/30/2022

It was good to be back at the Day Center today (PGPlaza Day Center sponsored by Congregations United) and to visit on a Tuesday rather than the usual Thursday. We connected with regular and new guests and the regular volunteers. Along with providing lunch, laundry, showers, WiFi connection, social services and spiritual support, its a great opportunity for good conversation, to be cool in the A/C, play chess and work on a puzzle. Lisa overachieved this time with a 3,000 piece puzzle. Day one and we have bets on how many years it will take to complete. Stop by any time. The Day Center supports those in the greater Hyattsville and beyond area (including Riverdale, University Park, College Park, and Greenbelt). ,

06/20/2022

Day Center planning meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 10 am at the University Baptist Church on Campus Drive. Get the latest updates. Bring your ideas!

05/04/2022

The Day Center continues in full swing with guests enjoying great food, good company, and access to showers and laundry. It's nice to see everyone spending time together and enjoying the company. The volunteers are dedicated in supporting the Center each Tuesday and Thursday. Participating churches provide lunch each week. The many recent contributions from churches and University of Maryland motivated volunteers to organize the storage shelve. Volunteers and guests spend time doing puzzles and playing chess. The center continues to get food contributions from Nando's Peri Peri Restaurant in College Park and recently, via UMD student events, an abundance of Qdoba Catering donations. All are welcomed. Stop by anytime on Tuesday or Wednesday between 12:30 - 4:30 pm, University Christian Church on Adelphia Rd in Hyattsville.

01/28/2022

Another great day of guests and volunteers at the PG Plaza Day Center. Thank you to the Hyattsville Mennonite church for providing lunch and a good selection of T-shirts, socks and underwear for the guests. The puzzle challenge. Laundry and shower services, WIFI and a place to connect. The Day Center is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-5 pm.

12/29/2021

Happy New Year. Thank you to the many churches and other volunteers who support the Day Center. Posting a few photos from Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's nice to inside, warm and sharing with others. We love our volunteers. The center is open from 1-5 pm Tuesday and Thursday.