United Community (Previously: United Community Ministries)
Community support center offering numerous services to children, youth, and families.
Since 1969, United Community Ministries has served our community by empowering adults, children, and families to transform their lives. Founded by several faith-based groups and a handful of dedicated volunteers, the organization evolved from a small grassroots effort to now the only comprehensive human services nonprofit agency in southeastern Fairfax County serving more than 9,000 disadvantaged individuals annually.
We take lessons from the past to strategically amplify how we deliver our mission. In addition to providing human services, United Community Ministries is making purposeful steps toward addressing multigenerational poverty – inextricably linked to racial equity – and at the root of the concentration of poverty in our region. We seek and are positioned to serve as the lead change agent for racial equity, both through our community-based programs and on a broader level, creating a collective impact for systemic change within Fairfax County.
Since 1969, United Community Ministries has served our community by empowering adults, children, and families to transform their lives. Founded by several faith-based groups and a handful of dedicated volunteers, the organization evolved from a small grassroots effort to now the only comprehensive human services nonprofit agency in southeastern Fairfax County serving more than 9,000 disadvantaged individuals annually.
We take lessons from the past to strategically amplify how we deliver our mission. In addition to providing human services, United Community Ministries is making purposeful steps toward addressing multigenerational poverty – inextricably linked to racial equity – and at the root of the concentration of poverty in our region. We seek and are positioned to serve as the lead change agent for racial equity, both through our community-based programs and on a broader level, creating a collective impact for systemic change within Fairfax County.
SPARK Youth Program
United Community's SPARK program (formerly called Forward Steps) is a multifaceted youth development program for students in grades 1 - 12, operating at United Community's two communiy centers: Creeks...
- 7941 Janna Lee Avenue Alexandria VA 22306
- 8792 Sacramento Drive Alexandria VA 22309
Service Category:
Care
Service Eligibility:
Youth (6-12)
Teens (13-19)
Limited Transportation Assistance
Limited transportation vouchers available for employment interviews and medical appointments.
- 7511 Fordson Road Alexandria VA 22306
Service Category:
Transportation
Neighborhood Community Centers
Community centers providing:
- Referrals to community resources
- Meal distribution
- Group counseling
- Case management
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Out of school programs
- School readiness
- School sup...
- 7941 Janna Lee Avenue Alexandria VA 22306
- 8792 Sacramento Drive Alexandria VA 22309
Service Eligibility:
Health Conditions
Families
Parents
Youth (6-12)
Food Assistance
- United Community’s Food Pantry provides supplemental groceries once per week.
- Assistance with SNAP eligibility and forms is available. Some families may be eligible for the monthly USDA Commoditi...
- 7511 Fordson Road Alexandria VA 22306
Utility Assistance
Qualifying clients are eligible for utilities assistance one time during winter months and once during summer
season.
- 7511 Fordson Road Alexandria VA 22306
Required Document:
Proof of Financial Crisis
Dental/Medical Prescription Assistance
- Referrals for emergency dental appointments can be made to Northern Virginia Dental Clinic if you are in need of emergency dental care.
- We also provide assistance to pay for critical medical presc...
- 7511 Fordson Road Alexandria VA 22306
Service Category:
Money
Service Eligibility:
Health Conditions
Healthy Families
United Community's Healthy Families (HF) program is an intensive, evidence-based home visiting program that successfully prevents child abuse and neglect in high-risk families. Parents receive home-ba...
- 7511 Fordson Road Alexandria VA 22306
Financial Literacy and Other Assistance
- Monthly Financial Counseling Clinics by appointment.
- Seasonal supports include school supplies and holiday gifts for children.
- Our counselors make referrals to other community resources.
United...
- 7511 Fordson Road Alexandria VA 22306
Progreso Center for Literacy & Citizenship
The Progreso Center for Literacy and Citizenship empowers immigrants through education, citizenship services, and immigration assistance services.
The program seeks to increase the English-speaking...
- 4100 Mohawk Lane Alexandria VA 22309
Service Eligibility:
English as Second Language
Immigrants
Early Learning Center
United Community's Early Learning Center creates positive classroom experiences that encourage children's curiosity and holistically further development. The safe, nurturing environment allows child...
- 2709 Popkins Lane Alexandria VA 22306
Service Eligibility:
Health Conditions
Families
Youth (6-12)
Stepping Stones (Basic Needs)
United Community's Stepping Stones program provides critical basic needs supportive services to vulnerable families who are in financial crisis and need emergency assistance. After a client assessment and a counseling session, families in their time of need may obtain emergency food, assistance to prevent eviction and utility cut-off, as well as prescription drug assistance.
Associated Services: