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UPO educator Dominique Ennis-Bottoms nurtures Ava at our Randle Highlands Early Childhood Education Center.

Fighting for pay and respect for teachers

Statement of Andrea Thomas, President and CEO of United Planning Organization (UPO) on the PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF THE CHILDCARE PAY EQUITY FUND

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Affordable Housing

Washington DC has an affordable housing crisis. UPO is constantly researching what our community can do to improve the situation. See our analysis and then join us to create change....

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UPO Trains Students for New Careers

We introduce high school students to new career paths. The UPO Workforce Institute and our CARES Act team guide them to skilled careers with job security.

Making college dreams come true

Each year, UPO gives a $10,000 scholarship to each of 5 outstanding DC high school students. Keiri Sanchez, one of the scholars, aspires to become a pilot.

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11.12.2017

Lanique – P.O.W.E.R. program

“UPO’s P.O.W.E.R. program means a lot to me. It broadens your horizons to new experiences. UPO teaches you that college is for everyone, regardless of your financial need, where you...