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.
Ready2Work
Ready2Work is a street-cleaning and beautification service provided by formerly homeless and unemployed men and women for six Business Improvement Districts in the city. The 12 to 18 month program pr...
Service Category:
Work
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
Senior Services - Central Union Mission
Nearly half of the low-income people who turn to the Mission for food and clothing are seniors trying to supplement their fixed food budget and make ends meet.
Senior Luncheons
The Mission holds sen...
Service Eligibility:
Seniors (55+)
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
Social Work
The Mission provides a variety of social services to low-income families to improve their well-being.
Some of these services include providing English language instruction, GED preparation, health co...
Service Eligibility:
Families
Special Circumstances Program
Men who do not qualify for other programs but need short-term residential services and support can participate in the Special
Circumstances Program. Participants must be involved in a productive activ...
Service Category:
Work
The Family Ministry Center (FMC)
The Family Ministry Center (FMC) is a center where people struggling with insufficient food and clothing can find help. It is Central Union Mission’s hub for family services in Washington, DC. Our l...
Veterans Services
The Mission will provide emergency and long-term support to help homeless, hungry and unemployed veterans meet immediate needs, restore their lives and get back on their feet.
Central Union Miss...
Service Category:
Housing
Goods
Care
Work
Help Find Housing
Emergency Shelter
Clothing
Navigating the System
Counseling
Skills & Training
Interview Training
Specialized Training
Skills Assessment
Help Find Work
Job Placement
Job Skills
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Food
Emergency Food
Food Pantry
Free Meals
Service Eligibility:
Veterans
Homeless
Armed Forces
Housing Status
Gender
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
Work Therapy
The Work Therapy Program provides ten guests the opportunity to work part-time supporting Mission-related work activities. They save
half of their earnings toward permanent housing and are required to...
Service Category:
Work
Family Ministry Center
Central Union Emergency Shelter
Central Union Mailing Address
P.O. Box 96763
Washington
DC
20090