Central Union Mission - GuideStar Profile GuideStar Central Union Mission No one should live hungry and homeless Washington, DC Learn how to support this organization Mission 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 43,500 bed-nights each year, the Mission: operates a holistic, Christ-centered transformation and workforce development program for men, helps people overcome addictions, operates a food and clothing distribution center for over 5,400 each month, with wraparound services including job placement, legal and medical services, and runs a camp for underprivileged children. Our mission is to glorify God through proclaiming and teaching the gospel, leading people to Christ, developing disciples, and serving the needs of hurting people throughout the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. Ruling year info 1942 President & CEO Joseph Mettimano Main address 65 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20001-1431 USA Show more contact info Contact Information Contact Email contact available with a Pro subscription Fundraising Contact Megan Schmoll Vice-President, Development Fundraising contact phone: (202) 745-7118 [email protected] Physical Address 65 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20001-1431 Payment Address PO Box 96763 Washington, DC 20090-6763 International Address 3194 Bladensburg Rd NE Ste B Washington DC 20018-2204 International tel: Donation Payable Legal name of organization: Central Union Mission EIN for payable organization: 53-0218650 EIN 53-0218650 NTEE code info Temporary Shelter For the Homeless (L41) IRS filing requirement This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ. Sign in or create an account to view Form(s) 990 for 2025, 2024 and 2023. Register now Communication Programs and results What we aim to solve SOURCE: Self-reported by organization Central Union 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. Our programs SOURCE: Self-reported by organization What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve? Men's Ministry Central Union Missions Mens Ministry programs not only provides for physical needs, we also give people the skills to return to their community successfully restored knowing they have the educational, vocational and spiritual foundation to stand on their own. Central Union Mission provides bed-nights of shelter for men experiencing homelessness. The Restoration & Transformation Program helps men rehab from life-consuming addictions, nurture their walk with Jesus, strengthen their abilities and determination and gain an accountability network, which includes help from counseling sessions. The Workforce & Development Program provides job readiness training. The Mission provides shelter residents and program participants instruction in English literacy, GED/high school diploma preparation and computer training. Some employed men, graduates of Mission programs, are also able to live at our Lambert House transitional home. Population(s) Served Homeless people Economically disadvantaged people Family Ministries (Mission NOVA, CFRC, Camp Bennett) Mission NOVA The center provides a comprehensive range of services tailored to the specific needs of the community, including Christian discipleship and the gospel, food, clothing, addiction recovery support, computer training, educational programs, health clinics, job training/place The Comprehensive Family Resource Center (CFRC) provides food and clothing to families, including many single mothers, grandparent caregivers and isolated senior citizens. The CFRC also offers these wrap-around services for seniors and families: Senior Fellowship luncheons Healthcare Services Computer Training Free legal counsel Bible studies Parenting classes Life skills classes AA/NA classes Operation Christmas Miracle presents for children New backpacks and back-to-school supplies for students Camp Bennett Provides summer camp programs for underprivileged youth in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Population(s) Served Economically disadvantaged people Where we work Bladensburg (Maryland, United States) Brookeville (Maryland, United States) Dhaka Division (Bangladesh) Washington (Washington, D.C., United States) Awards Top-Rated 2023 Great Non-Profits Four-Star 2023 Charity Navigator Platinum 2024 Guide Star Affiliations & memberships Citygate Network 2024 Photos Videos Our results SOURCE: Self-reported by organization How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one. Evaluation documents Download evaluation reports Number of bed nights (nights spent in shelter) This metric is no longer tracked. Totals By Year Population(s) Served Related Program Men's Ministry Type of Metric Output - describing our activities and reach Direction of Success Increasing Context Notes Number of meals served or provided This metric is no longer tracked. Totals By Year Population(s) Served Related Program Men's Ministry Type of Metric Output - describing our activities and reach Direction of Success Increasing Context Notes Bags of groceries distributed This metric is no longer tracked. Totals By Year Population(s) Served Related Program Family Ministries (Mission NOVA, CFRC, Camp Bennett) Type of Metric Output - describing our activities and reach Direction of Success Increasing Context Notes Goals & Strategy SOURCE: Self-reported by organization Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress. Charting impact Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results. What is the organization aiming to accomplish? 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 achieve independent living. What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen? Central Union Mission is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with six locations throughout the Washington metropolitan area. The Mission operates an emergency shelter program, a rehabilitation program for men with life-controlling issues, a food, clothing and furniture distribution center with comprehensive wraparound services, a retreat and recreation center with a camp for underprivileged children, programs for isolated seniors, computer and job training, and transitional low-cost housing. How we listen SOURCE: Self-reported by organization Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening. done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice. done We shared information about our current feedback practices. How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve? To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people’s needs and how we can help them achieve their goals, Financials Central Union Mission lock Unlock financial insights by subscribing to our monthly plan. Unlock nonprofit financial insights that will help you make more informed decisions. Try our monthly plan today. Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? about GuideStar Pro. Operations The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick. 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Central Union Mission Board of directors as of 04/01/2026 SOURCE: Self-reported by organization David Hazelton VICE CHAIR David Leach No Affiliation Deedee Collins CHAIR Gwen Traficant DIRECTOR Michael Dennis No Affiliation Pamela Roylance No Affiliation Sally Cox Sean Mornan Serge Duss No Affiliation Board leadership practices SOURCE: Self-reported by organization GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section. Board orientation and education Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? yes CEO oversight Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? yes Ethics and transparency Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? yes Board composition Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? yes Board performance Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? no Organizational demographics info Candid has made improvements to the race and ethnicity options. Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? 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