Central Union Mission (Central Union Mission, DC)
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 over 62,000 bed-nights each year, the Mission operates a holistic, Christ-centered transformation and workforce development program for men, provides benefits for veterans, helps people overcome addictions, operates a food and clothing distribution center, which provides food for over 4000 people each month, runs a camp for underprivileged children, and offers a ministry to families and senior citizens.
The Mission is continually developing its programs to meet the changing needs of the community. Its programs serve homeless men, underprivileged women, children, seniors, families and veterans.
One 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 achieving independent living.
Central Union Mission serves hurting people throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. We serve homeless men, families living in poverty, children from at-risk neighborhoods and the growing Hispanic population in the city.
Gospel Rescue Ministries (GRM) at 810 5th St., Washington, DC, 2600 12th Street NE, Washington, DC, and 512 I Street NW, Washington, DC, is no longer in operation; it closed and its programs ended in 2014.Central Union Mission is carrying on some of GRM’s work including: Men’s homeless shelter https://www.missiondc.org/need-help/
Ready To Work employment program https://missiondc.org/what-we-do/mens-ministry/workforce/
Drug rehab and mental health services https://www.missiondc.org/what-we-do/mens-ministry/
Food, clothing and housewares https://www.missiondc.org/what-we-do/family-programs/
Lambert House – five apartment units for occupancy by low-income families.
GRM’s funeral flowers program, women’s shelter, bi-polar clinic and senior assisted living home are no longer operational.
The Mission is continually developing its programs to meet the changing needs of the community. Its programs serve homeless men, underprivileged women, children, seniors, families and veterans.
One 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 achieving independent living.
Central Union Mission serves hurting people throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. We serve homeless men, families living in poverty, children from at-risk neighborhoods and the growing Hispanic population in the city.
Gospel Rescue Ministries (GRM) at 810 5th St., Washington, DC, 2600 12th Street NE, Washington, DC, and 512 I Street NW, Washington, DC, is no longer in operation; it closed and its programs ended in 2014.Central Union Mission is carrying on some of GRM’s work including: Men’s homeless shelter https://www.missiondc.org/need-help/
Ready To Work employment program https://missiondc.org/what-we-do/mens-ministry/workforce/
Drug rehab and mental health services https://www.missiondc.org/what-we-do/mens-ministry/
Food, clothing and housewares https://www.missiondc.org/what-we-do/family-programs/
Lambert House – five apartment units for occupancy by low-income families.
GRM’s funeral flowers program, women’s shelter, bi-polar clinic and senior assisted living home are no longer operational.
Restoration and Transformation Program
Our Restoration & Transformation Program is a residential rehabilitation program created to free men from the control of drugs, alcohol and other destructive behavior by establishing an active relati...
Service Category:
Housing
Care
Help Find Housing
Residential Housing
Sober Living
Understand Mental Health
Residential Care
Counseling
Education
GED/High-School Equivalency
Daily Life Skills
Tutoring
Skills & Training
Computer Class
Interview Training
Skills Assessment
Specialized Training
Health
Addiction & Recovery
Drug Testing
Residential Treatment
Substance Abuse Counseling
Dental Care
Medical Care
Primary Care
Mental Health Care
Mental Health Evaluation
Service Eligibility:
Homeless
Men/Boys
Housing Status
Gender
Ready2Cook
Ready2Cook offers two options for culinary-minded students:
Mission Muffins
Mission Muffins is a bakery run by homeless employees, who bake, market, sell and deliver delicious baked goods. Employees...
Service Category:
Work
Food Assistance
Families and individuals rely on the Mission’s food assistance program in emergencies and as a steady source of food.
In partnership with individuals, corporations and churches, the Mission distrib...
Required Document:
Photo ID,Proof of Address
Service Category:
Food
Service Eligibility:
Low-income
Montgomery County, MD Residents
Families
Income
Geography
Household
Operation Christmas Miracle
The Christmas season is upon us and the children in the DC metropolitan area need to know they are not forgotten. Help children and families who are struggling financially experience love, laughter, a...
Service Category:
Goods
Service Eligibility:
Families
Extended Support Program
Extended Support Program participants struggle with mental illness, cognitive impairment and/or physical impairment and are without family or other caretakers. Individuals are deemed eligible based on...
Service Category:
Work
Medical Services - Central Union Mission
Staying healthy is hard when you are living on the streets, and keeping your teeth clean is nearly impossible.
After coming through our doors, homeless people learn that the Mission offers free medic...
Service Eligibility:
Health Conditions
Work Program
An additional work program the Mission offers, provides assistance to men who are currently employed full-time but have no place to live. They receive a reserved bed for 90 days initially and are requ...
Service Category:
Work
Short-term Residential
The Special Circumstances Program assists those who do not qualify for other Central Union Mission programs but are in need of short-term residential services and support. Participants must be involve...
Service Category:
Housing
Residential Housing
Short-Term Housing
Work
Service Eligibility:
Homeless
Men/Boys
Housing Status
Gender
Operation Backpack
Remember going back to school as a child with all your new supplies & backpack, maybe even your Trapper Keeper! That excitement is what children all over Washington D.C. will be experiencing in just a...
Service Category:
Goods
Service Eligibility:
Families
Overnight Guests
Food, Safety, Rest, Medical Care, Clothing, Cleanliness. Overnight Guests Program provides a hot meal, a warm shower, fresh clean clothing, a safe bed and a hearty breakfast, all wrapped with the Gosp...
Service Category:
Housing
Goods
Care
Emergency Shelter
Short-Term Housing
Clothing
Navigating the System
Help Find Housing
Counseling
Spiritual Support
Support Groups
Food
Free Meals
Health
Addiction & Recovery
Dental Care
Medical Care
Personal Hygiene
Primary Care
Mental Health Care
Work
Help Find Work
Job Placement
Skills & Training
Interview Training
Skills Assessment
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Service Eligibility:
Housing Status
Homeless
Gender
Men/Boys
Family Ministry Center
Central Union Emergency Shelter
Central Union Mailing Address
P.O. Box 96763
Washington
DC
20090
Ready2Succeed
Men's Ministry Associated Services:
Our Ready2Succeed workforce development programs provide valuable training, job experience and references, as well as the opportunity to earn and save wages for permanent housing. Participants no longer struggle with life-altering addictions or behavior and are motivated to achieve independent employment. For more information download the Men’s Ministry Brochure.
https://www.missiondc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/men_programs_brochure_2019-7.pdf
- Ready2Cook
- Extended Support Program
- Work Program
- Ready2Work
- Work Therapy
- Special Circumstances Program
Men's Ministry Associated Services: