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.
Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:
By Laurette "Elle" Hilliard | Project Director, Strategic Initiatives
On March 26, Excel Academy Public Charter School transformed its halls into a living celebration of legacy, leadership, and womanhood during its annual Museum Night — an evening that beautifully... Read the full report ›By Vanessa Austin | Program Director, Permanent Supportive Housing
H.R. Crawford Gardens in Northeast is Washington, DC’s new high-quality affordable housing community. All of the homes blend comfort, accessibility, and community support with the goal of... Read the full report ›By Zohar Rom | Writer
To become better classroom mentors for children, our senior volunteers (called “Foster Grandparents”) dive into computer training. Such classes are part of their continual improvement, so... Read the full report ›
