United Communities Against Poverty, Inc.
celebrates 60 years
of serving the community.

The Thrive Prince George's program inquiry / application period has closed.

All applicants will be notified shortly, Thank you.

Save The Date For Our 60th Anniversary Celebration.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate our 60th anniversary at the MGM National Harbor on February 20, 2025.

78,350
diapers distributed between 2023-2024
(Diaper Bank)
11,547
bags of food distributed between 2022-2024
(Food Assistance)
350
+
Turkey Baskets per year
Thanksgiving Food Giveaways
10,000
+
Toys each year
(Santa’s Workshop)
500
+
Hygiene kits per year
(Hygiene Distribution)
400
backpacks per year
(Back to School Supplies Giveaway)
700
+
individuals per year
(Shelter Services)
200
+
homes
(Weatherization)

Hope For All Campaign

Donate $60 to Help Support Our Families!

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The Thrive Prince George's program inquiry / application period has closed.

All applicants will be notified shortly, Thank you.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Emergency Shelter
Serves up to 700 individuals annually by providing emergency shelter, three meals a day, child care, case management, and housing location assistance.
Housing Services
Provides HUD-certified housing counseling, eviction prevention, first month rental assistance, and mortgage modifications.
Food Assistance
Fights food insecurity with nutritional food options for the residents of Prince George's County.
Diaper Bank
Provides diapers and other essential items necessary to support families in need.
Period Poverty Pilot
Supplies menstrual hygiene products for low-income members of our community.
Weatherization
We provide green, affordable, healthy energy–efficient homes for low–to moderate–income homeowners.
The “Jolly” Roger Key Senior Program
Empowering seniors to remain independent, active, and vibrant contributors to our community.
Thrive Prince George’s
Pilots a guaranteed basic income program providing applicable senior citizens of Prince George’s County.
Youth CAP
Builds community connections for our youth through service-oriented volunteer opportunities.
Level Up Entrepreneur and Leadership Bootcamp
Jumpstarts our youth's passion for entrepreneurship through a five-week summer program filled with experiential learning opportunities.
Aspire Career and Development Program
Creates positive change and empowers individuals through personal development and career opportunities
Holiday Initiatives
Hosts our annual Turkey Drive and Fixings along with our famous Santa's Workshop!
Mrs. Chase’s Closet
Offers weekly pop-up for the community with clothing, toiletries and household items.
Events
Hosts a variety of community engaged events throughout the year, designed to support our mission and bring the community together.

Comcast Newsmakers Highlight UCAP's Work In the Community to Aid With Affordable Housing

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An In-depth Look at UCAP's Annual Community Day Event

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UCAP Makes a Splash with NASA at Grand Opening

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A Bit About Us

UCAP is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Prince George’s County, Maryland advocating and implementing programs and activities for communities and people facing social and economic hardships. For the past 60 years, UCAP has been dedicated to the wellbeing of those whose quality of life has been negatively impacted by poverty, homelessness, unemployment, crime, and inadequate public health services in Prince George’s County, Maryland. With the leadership of our CEO Rasheeda Jamison, UCAP has been a catalyst that helps individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency and economic well-being.

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