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$1.4
million awarded in scholarships since 1990

859
children educated & nurtured in Early Head Start

245
customers earned national certifications

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4.10.2024

Pandemic Response

As the pandemic took a toll on our beloved city, UPO was needed more than ever. UPO is the designated Community Action Agency for the District’s residents with low incomes,...

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4.9.2024

FY 2025 DC Budget Cuts Will Compound the Impact of Expired Federal Aid

Federal Pandemic Programs Provided Extensive Aid for Three Years, But Ended Abruptly, Leaving Low-Income DC Families Stranded FY 2025 DC BUDGET CUTS WILL COMPOUND THE IMPACT OF EXPIRED FEDERAL AID

A mother feeding a baby that is being held by the father
1.7.2024

Pandemic Aid in DC

As aid winds down for families with lower incomes, how does our community help them deal with ongoing financial struggles. We have recommendations for how to protect them.