“Be the Change You Want to See in the World”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 4, 2025
Press Contact: Zohar Rom | (202) 812-4001, zrom@upo.org
WASHINGTON, DC: UPO’s Board of Directors announced an election for an open seat to serve Ward 2/6 (combined).
This Board member will represent residents with low incomes who are striving to reach the middle class. If you’re 21+ and want to drive change in your community, apply now! The deadline for Candidate Applications is March 28. Your talents are welcome, including in:
- Fundraising & Resource Development
- Communications & Public Relations
- Community Planning & Economic Development
- DC Policy, Research & Legislation
- Affordable Housing Development
- Business Operations
- Advocacy & Grassroots Organizing
- Social Enterprise Business
- Fiscal / Banking
- Early Education
- Legal
About United Planning Organization
UPO’s mission is to Unite People with Opportunities so DC residents can reach economic security. Since 1962, UPO’s innovations have changed the lives of whole families for generations. As the nonprofit Community Action Agency serving District residents with low incomes, UPO is essential to our beloved city. For example:
- UPO runs DC’s largest Early Head Start program.
- UPO prepares youth for college and careers.
- UPO helps people manage their money so they can build wealth and keep their homes.
- UPO’s job training and placement opens doors to the first job security ever for many of our residents.
Then, they become part of the UPO Family for life. UPO has a 21-member governing board: 7 are elected by residents of all 8 Wards; 7 are appointed by senior elected officials in DC (Mayor and Congressional Representative); and 7 represent major groups and interests. Now, go ahead and apply!
