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Washington, DC’s 2026 budget includes harmful cuts to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which affects 14,000 DC families. The proposed cuts will deepen child poverty and are...

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

Eviction is a highly traumatic event so there’s an impact when the eviction rate continues to rise. Read the analysis and our recommendation for how to address the problem.

The needs of Washington, DC residents drive all of our work. We are constantly inviting feedback to make our programs more effective so we can better serve our community. And...

UPO’s Board of Directors announced an election for an open seat to serve Ward 2/6 (combined)

Public benefit programs – such as income, food, housing, childcare or healthcare assistance – provide vital resources to support the economic security of households with low incomes. 

As the pandemic took a toll on our beloved city, UPO was needed more than ever. UPO is the designated Community Action Agency for the District’s residents with low incomes,...

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

As aid winds down for families with lower incomes, how does our community help them deal with ongoing financial struggles. We have recommendations for how to protect them.