Press Releases
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
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
DC Should Expand Guaranteed Income Pilots to All Families, New Analysis Shows
DC SHOULD EXPAND GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS TO ALL FAMILIES, NEW ANALYSIS SHOWS
United Planning Organization Welcomes Ed Lazere as Legislative Advocacy Director
New team will help UPO address how policy impacts opportunity for District residents
UPO Sets Board Elections, Seeks Exceptional DC Leaders
The Board of Directors of United Planning Organization (“UPO”) announced elections for 4 open seats. These directors will represent low-income residents of the District of Columbia who are striving towards...
United Planning Organization Announces Launch of ADU DC, an Accessory Dwelling Unit Initiative in Washington, DC
Initiative will catalyze affordable rental housing and increase financial stability for lower-income homeowners in Washington, DC
Congratulations to our new President & CEO: Andrea Thomas
Congratulations to our new President & CEO: Andrea Thomas A LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR Dear Friends and Colleagues, On behalf of the board of directors and search...
Scholarships for a dream
Scholarships for a Dream: An organization helps DC students with their university studies El Tiempo Latino cover storyBy Olga Imbaquingo SPECIAL TO EL TIEMPO LATINO Discipline and perseverance are two qualities...
UPO Earns National Award for Excellence
One of Only 12 Agencies to Ever Win this Best-in-Class Award WASHINGTON, DC: The United Planning Organizationwas presented the Award for Excellence in Community Actionat the Community Action Partnership’s 2018...
2018 National Night Out
Thank you! On behalf of UPO and WinnCompanies, we would like to thank you for participating, and supporting our 2018 National Night Out Event. National Night Out is designed to heighten...
D.C. jail inmates cast ballots for upcoming primary election
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 (Sam Ford/ABC7) Inmates at the D.C. jail participated in voting in the city’s primary election next week. Elections officials and poll watchers were present as approximately...
Walk for peace Thursday, June 21st from 11AM to 2PM
UPO, Hendley Elementary School, and the Safer, Stronger DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement plan to walk for peace Thursday, June 21stfrom 11AM to 2PM during our Safe Summer...
UPO Partners with Islamic Relief USA to Provide Thanksgiving Meals
We distributed 300 turkeys and other food to low-income residents to help them celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday! Islamic Relief USA donated turkeys, and Capital Area Food Bank provided fresh produce....
P.O.W.E.R. Student Receives Award from D.C. Attorney General
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine awarded Warren King, an eighth-grader at Johnson Middle School with a Right Direction Award. The award and ceremony are a time to honor DC youth...
UPO Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
At the beginning of 2017, UPO began to address concerns of domestic violence in the Washington Highlands community. Throughout the year, we have worked to provide awareness, education, training, and...
UPO Homeowner Resource Fair Assists Senior Homeowners in Southeast DC!
UPO Homeowner Resource Fair Assists Senior Homeowners in Southeast DC! UPO’s Housing Team hosted a Homeowner Resource Fair, targeted at seniors and older homeowners. Vendors gave five-minute presentations about programs...
UPO Helps Residents “Fall Into Employment” at Hiring Fair!
UPO’s Workforce Institute works to decrease the number of unemployed residents in the District of Columbia through job training and job placement. This October we helped prepare more than 200...