Helping the Unhoused

Hypothermia Prevention Shelter
On Thursdays, through March 28, we are providing homemade dinners for the hypothermia shelter. 
There is still time to donate prizes for BINGO, an activity in which the Shelter residents take part in. Please turn in donations by March 24.
Needed prizes:
-clothing: socks, rain ponchos, lightweight leggings 
-playing cards
-portable umbrellas
-small gift cards
-toiletries: small moisturizer, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, chapstick
-ball caps
-foil blankets
-travel pillows
-small backpacks
-small flashlights with batteries
-sunscreen

Embry Rucker Community Shelter
There are various volunteer activities throughout the year to be involved with the shelter located in Reston.

Fundraisers

Helping Hungry Kids of Northern Virginia Fundraiser: Enjoy yummy food and support Helping Hungry Kids by eating at Not Your Average Joe's any Tuesday in March. Have 15% of your bill donated simply by mentioning to your server that you are there to support Helping Hungry Kids. 

School Partnership

We are committed to maintaining a strong relationship with the students and faculty at Lake Anne Elementary School, which is located right next to us.

Homework Club
Homework Club is an after-school tutoring and mentoring program in which volunteers assist students with their homework. Interested in building a long-term relationship with the students?  Learn more.
Other Opportunities at Lake Anne ES
If you want to work with Lake Anne students but aren't able to be a part of Homework Club, there are many other ways for you to serve: assist in the school library, read with a child and other mentoring opportunities. Contact us to get involved.

Community Development

FISH
We host and are involved in opportunities for local residents to have equal opportunity and resources to financial sustainability.

Donations

Cornerstones & Helping Hungry Kids
On the first Sunday of each month, we collect food items to donate to Cornerstones Food Pantry and Helping Hungry Kids, which provides food for elementary-school children. View list of needed items. 
Reusable Totes: Cornerstones' Food Pantry is seeking donation of reusable totes in a continuing effort to reduce plastic waste. Donations can be dropped off at the Pantry.
The Closet
We collect clothing items for the non-profit thrift store, The Closet, located in Herndon. Volunteers sort, label and price gently used toys and household items.

Works Sunday

UCP participates in Works Sunday, an annual interfaith service event featuring over 15 service opportunities throughout July and August.