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UPO helps Washington, DC residents overcome barriers so they can lift themselves into economic security. UPO Unites People with Opportunities.

They become the change agents of their lives and reach their full potential. We help people reach their full potential; give then a toolkit for success; and continue to help them -- just as you maintain your home, we help people throughout their lives. As Washington, DC’s only nonprofit Community Action Agency, we’re hands-on every day, improving equity across the District.

- Our job training an

d placement open doors to the first job security our customers have ever had. And we’re never “done” with them. They become part of the UPO Family for life.
- We help people manage their money so they can build wealth and keep their homes. Reach out for free 1-on-1 help at our Financial Empowerment Center.
- We help to build new affordable housing.
- We run the District’s largest Early Head Start program. We also have elders who mentor the children.
- We prepare youth for college and careers. And we give scholarships to outstanding, community-minded students from families with low incomes.
- We help people like YOU amplify their voices to advocate for their communities.
- We protect our neighbors’ health, even if they’re living on the streets.

06/02/2026

If you’re representing yourself in housing court, you need this clinic.

For other kinds of help, call them about their monthly legal clinics in 6 DC Public Libraries: https://www.nlsp.org/community/community-engagement

05/30/2026

“How does the economy work for all of us?”

As part of honoring Community Action Month, UPO President and CEO Andrea Thomas interviewed the renowned economic scholar and policy developer Dr. Darrick Hamilton, The New School for Social Research's Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy and founding director of its Institute on Race, Power, and Political Economy.

This is just a taste of the full interview, whose insights will be revealed in June.

Many thanks to the NYC Dept. of Youth and Community Development, a sister Community Action Agency, for the generous donation of their studio for the interview.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the brave members of our armed forces who gave their lives in service. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten. We remember them with gratitude, respect, and enduring remembrance.

05/22/2026

“Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Every year, UPO gives scholarships to 5 outstanding Washington, DC high school students to ease the cost of college ... and we mentor them throughout their journey. That’s how makes dreams come true.

Thanks to our generous donors, UPO has invested over $1 million in over 200 scholars. They have become scientists and teachers, entrepreneurs and music artists, innovators and leaders.

To learn more about the scholarships, visit https://ow.ly/EYhp50Z3run

05/19/2026

"Transformation is Our Purpose"

UPO is the nonprofit Community Action Agency that Unites People with Opportunities so Washington, DC residents can change their lives:

• Early Learning: Everyone deserves a strong foundation.
• Youth Services: Everyone deserves guidance to reach their full potential.
• Housing: Everyone deserves a stable home.
• Employment: Everyone deserves a job and purpose that’s right for them.
• Financial Education: Everyone deserves the knowledge to build and maintain wealth.
• Advocacy: Everyone deserves to have their voice heard!

This is why is so important in our community – to help people transform their families for generations.

05/15/2026

Happy International Day of Families!

We’re encouraging awareness of the social and economic issues that families face.

UPO partners with families every day. For example, as DC’s largest Early Head Start provider, we help pregnant mothers learn about pre-natal care and we nurtured 3,330 students in our centers from 2020-2025. We enabled parents to work and train for a better future.

In the coming year, let’s continue to fight for policies that improve families’ lives.

05/14/2026

The Huggy Heart symbolizes the Promise of Community Action: the care, support, and commitment to helping families that UPO and 1,000 other agencies across the country give to their neighbors.

• Care & Compassion
• Hope & Warmth
• Support & Trust

Together, we are creating the Beloved Community envisioned by Dr. King. 🫂💙🩵

05/10/2026

“A mother’s love liberates.”
– Maya Angelou

Mothers nurture us. They show us love and affection, comfort us, and teach us. Mothers sacrifice so much to give us a better life.

It’s so important to recognize these wonderful women called MOTHERS.

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/05/2026

“Today’s a Celebration!”

It takes a special person to embody patience and love in their heart to help children blossom — a teacher! Let’s honor the nurturers who dedicate their energy, passion, and care to students.

Thanks to all teachers today and every day!

> UPO is DC’s largest Early Head Start provider AND teaches people to become educators.

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05/01/2026

May is Community Action Month, an ideal time to share The Promise.

UPO is proud to be the nonprofit Community Action Agency serving Washington, DC. By Uniting People with Opportunities, we help people to become the change agents of their lives. Our staff of 400 has a powerful impact in education, employment, health, and affordable housing.

WE CARE
WE HELP
WE IMPROVE

That's what Community Action is all about — lifting each other up to reach Dr. King’s vision of the Beloved Community.

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301 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington D.C., DC
20001

Opening Hours

Monday	8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:45am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:45am - 5pm
Thursday	8:45am - 5pm
Friday	8:45am - 5pm

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+12022384600

Website

http://www.upo.org/

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