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.

Have a blessed Sunday!
05/31/2026

Have a blessed Sunday!

05/30/2026
School may have been out for Memorial Day, but the fun was just beginning at Mission: NOVA!This week, we welcomed local ...
05/29/2026

School may have been out for Memorial Day, but the fun was just beginning at Mission: NOVA!

This week, we welcomed local families for a special Kids Day celebration to honor the children in our community and kick off the start of summer. With beautiful weather, delicious food, gifts, games, and plenty of smiles, it was a day filled with joy and connection.

Events like these are opportunities to build relationships, strengthen families, and remind children that they are seen, valued, and loved.

We're grateful for everyone who makes this ministry possible. As Mission: NOVA continues to grow, we're seeing lives transformed and communities strengthened throughout Northern Virginia.

These are the moments we live for 🙏
05/28/2026

These are the moments we live for 🙏

What if the highlight of your year was being invited to a prom?For many seniors in our area, loneliness and isolation ar...
05/28/2026

What if the highlight of your year was being invited to a prom?

For many seniors in our area, loneliness and isolation are daily realities. But tomorrow, the Mission is turning that around with a special Senior Prom, complete with a red carpet, music, dancing, laughter, friendship, and a reminder that every person deserves to be celebrated.

No one is ever too old to experience joy, connection, and community.

Read more about how the Mission is helping seniors feel seen, valued, and loved:

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Every Wednesday at Mission: NOVA, lives are being strengthened through compassionate care and practical support. From pa...
05/27/2026

Every Wednesday at Mission: NOVA, lives are being strengthened through compassionate care and practical support. From pastoral care and prayer to legal and immigration assistance, these are just some of the many resources available through the Mission to help individuals and families move forward with hope.

We’re deeply grateful for the supporters, partners, and volunteers who make this work possible. Because of your generosity, lives are being changed across Northern Virginia every day.

This Memorial Day, we’re especially grateful for the incredible supporters, donors, and volunteers who make it possible ...
05/26/2026

This Memorial Day, we’re especially grateful for the incredible supporters, donors, and volunteers who make it possible for our Men’s Shelter guests to experience care, dignity, community, and the love of God every day. 🇺🇸

As we honored the brave men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom, our guests also enjoyed a warm meal, meaningful fellowship, and the welcoming start of summer together.

Thank you for helping make moments like these possible at the Mission.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice reminds us of the courage, selflessness, and love that can change the lives of others forever.

As we reflect on this day we also remember the many veterans and neighbors experiencing homelessness, hardship, poverty, mental health struggles, and loneliness right here in our area. Because of compassionate supporters, hope, help, healing, and the Gospel are being shared every day across all of our Mission locations.

Today we remember, honor, and we remain very grateful. ❤️

05/22/2026

Every week, families walk through our doors carrying burdens many never see and leave with groceries, clothing, encouragement, and the reminder that they are not alone. ❤️

At the the Mission’s Family Resource Centers in DC and Northern Virginia, dignity matters. Hope matters. People matter. God’s love is paramount.

Serving both meets needs and loves our neighbors well. 🛒👕🙏

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