OUR MISSION: Uniting People with Opportunities. The United Planning Organization, the designated community action agency for Washington, DC, was established December 10, 1962 to plan, coordinate, and implement human services programs for low-income residents in the Nation's Capital. For over 50 years, UPO has been in the forefront of the war on poverty. As the catalyst for economic security and growth for all Washington, DC residents, UPO has laid the groundwork for innovative social service programs such as weatherization and energy conservation services, Head Start, workforce development training and youth development. Today, UPO continues to provide residents with comprehensive resour... read more OUR MISSION: Uniting People with Opportunities. The United Planning Organization, the designated community action agency for Washington, DC, was established December 10, 1962 to plan, coordinate, and implement human services programs for low-income residents in the Nation's Capital. For over 50 years, UPO has been in the forefront of the war on poverty. As the catalyst for economic security and growth for all Washington, DC residents, UPO has laid the groundwork for innovative social service programs such as weatherization and energy conservation services, Head Start, workforce development training and youth development. Today, UPO continues to provide residents with comprehensive resources for early childhood education; youth development; employment and training; family and community services; case management and referrals to other supportive services.
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By Dervin Brown and Giselle Logan | Shelter Hotline Program Mgr. and Writer
Every day in Washington, DC, lives are transformed because of your support. The UPO Shelter Hotline is more than a service — it’s a promise to our unhoused neighbors that they are seen,... Read the full report ›By Zohar Rom | Writer/Editor
Best practices in education are always changing, so we keep training our Foster Grandparents — senior volunteers who mentor children — on the most current methods. That’s one reason... Read the full report ›By Vanessa Austin | Program Director, Permanent Supportive Housing
Shoquita’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and determination in overcoming life's greatest challenges. Three years ago, she joined UPO's Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)... Read the full report ›