Central Union Mission

While you’re able to shower eat and sleep, there’s ample deficiencies in their operations management such as no cost free laundry services without asking for help. It smells of wet zoo animals in the dorms. A person should never need to ask for help. It should be apparent in that they’re homeless. Laundry Services should be part of the sanitation protocol. Common sense dictates that much. It boosts morale in a human being when he has clean clothes and is able to earn a living. I shouldn’t have to engage in secular politics to get clothes washed.

ok so i spent a few days here. first i will say that it is a clean place and you get fed...but thats all the good i will say about it. i was not the correct color nor of the same mindset as the people who stay here or of those who work here. i was told we could not wear our hat inside...but yet others who were not white were allowed to wear thier hats without any problem. i attempted to get clothes many times...to no avail..always an excuse why no one could help me...the people who work the desk and have lived here for 3 years looked as if the needed to have a work out center as well. you could tell they lived well off this mission. i will never return and if i was you and i was not of a certain color i would not go here. i believe i may have to return and open a mission for caucassion people here.

I have no problem helping this mission. Because I no longer live in DC I am still able to help by donating to the Thanksgiving and Christmas funds. These holidays can be very lonely for those in need. I understand because I was also homeless at one time.

Central Union Mission this is only male shelter in DC. For sure is a great blessing to be part of the RTP program. I am in my way to reach for Christ and keep for Christ . God bless you all the staff member of Central Union Mission. I am bless by the best because if God is with us who could be again us.In God we trust.

This place deserves 5 stars off the intention alone of what they're doing, and attempting. To keep short, their not interested in holding your hands either. Can be a semi-rude, a points bit obnoxious. But they're really willing to help provide shelter and meal to those in need. Even those out of state. The intake process isn't too long, and the feed people in need (even those who do not reside within the residence) three times a day. A true marker for the community work being done within DC. I believe they could incorporate more group sessions or social gatherings addressing common man issues, but it's hard to ask for more because of everything they're already doing. If you know someone I'm need, this is a great place to for to come and heal. Just will have to find something to do while inside, thats all

I discovered Central Union Mission online, after my ex-students reported to me the issue of homelessness, among their peers in their public high school. If it were not for my beautiful students reporting this grave image that was etched in my conscience, I clearly would not be at this venerable organization.

The Mission has been a think tank for me - literally. The goals of the Mission is to restore the men, spiritually. So, that they can reconnect with family members and friends. And, to live successful lives.

The entire organization exemplifies courage, goodwill, trust, love and respect. I love it when I volunteer and someone says hello. A little kindness goes a long way. But, the secret is that kindness enables the men in the shelter to feel better about themselves, have more confidence, believe in themselves.

I have witnessed powerful transformations, due in large part to the certification programs offered at the Mission. These programs work! It's a successful formula. The men provides testimonies on a regular basis.

The Director provided invaluable information directly to my ex-students who were anxious to help their peers. The information will be with them for a lifetime. Think about these young people, our future leaders of America listening to a Director who has expertise on homelessness.
It was incredibly moving! I watched my ex-students faces. The powerful message was sinking in.

Finally, I am incredibly blessed to be working beside a Coordinator who works tireless. He shows compassion and commitment to everything he does, on behalf of the Mission.
His presentations regarding the history of the organization is so thoroughly inspiring. The volunteers walk away knowing something about this institution that they didn't know before they arrived. What a learning experience!

Thank you Central Union Mission for helping me to reach out more, share more, love more, support more. At the moment, I'm reaching for the stars, on behalf of the men in the shelter. To the men, YES, YOU CAN!

HPB -- October 3, 2019

They have breakfast for overnight guests everyday that you have stayed there the previous night. Lunch for anyone. And dinner for anyone also. To secure a bedspace for the night you must be at the Mission between the hours of 2:30-6 pm. They secure beds for the elderly and physically disabled first. But you must stay inside of the facility once you have a bed. And you can not leave until after breakfast. So once in you must stay in. But it is the cleanest Men's shelter in the area. The rules in place make it safe, secure and polite for all.

Thank you guys for the good job you are doing by serving meals to the homeless. Keep up the good work. I helped to serve food here once and would do it again. If you are looking for some charity work to do while in Washington DC around Union Station then consider this place. You will be blessed.