UCAP's Mission

Our Mission

United Communities Against Poverty's mission is to provide solutions to alleviate poverty in Prince George's County's diverse communities. We aim to eliminate poverty and maximize self-sufficiency. Through our diverse programs and services, we provide affordable housing, senior services, weatherization, youth services, emergency shelter, food pantry, eviction prevention, first month rental assistance, mortgage modifications and diaper bank.

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How We Do It

WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING:
  • Case management services and support
  • Emergency shelter and food pantry services
  • Sustainable affordable housing options
  • Childcare and after-school programs
  • Emergency rent, mortgage, and utility assistance
  • Job training, readiness, placement and retention
  • Resources and programs to aid those in poverty
  • Advocacy and leadership in the community

Because of You
. . . We Can!!!

Breaking the cycle of poverty starts with individual community stakeholders that come together to create or stabilize the foundation for future generations to come. It is through modeling good stewardship that we pass this legacy of service.  

Thank you for visiting our website. We hope you see the extraordinary programs and services we provide here at UCAP and how we work daily to serve over 3000 low-income residents in PG County, Md. Through six program service divisions including the Emergency Homeless Shelter, Seniors Program, Permanent Supportive Housing Program, HUD Certified Housing Counseling Program, Weatherization, Neighborhood Development, and Emergency Food Pantry.

Breaking the cycle of poverty starts with individual community stakeholders that come together to create or stabilize the foundation for future generations to come. It is through modeling good stewardship that we pass this legacy of service.

THANK YOU – to our team of professional, dedicated front line staff, our amazing Board of directors, our Federal, State, local Government and community partners, our 277 faith-based supporters, the over 2000 individuals who volunteered this year, our local public and private schools, our private, corporate and foundation supporters and last but not least our customers.

Make a Positive Contribution Today

Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Partner with Us and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to lend your support. It’s a great way to contribute to our cause, and every little bit counts towards paving the path for a better tomorrow. Get in touch with us today for more details about how you can help.

We welcome groups of all sizes to volunteer with us including faith-based organizations, community groups, school groups, civic clubs, and businesses.  

We offer flexible options to accommodate groups of all ages and abilities.​

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