United Planning Organization

The United Planning Organization (UPO) is Washington, D.C.’s designated Community Action Agency (CAA), committed to fighting poverty and assisting low-income residents. Established during President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration in 1964, UPO is part of a nationwide network of over 1,000 CAAs that have collectively supported more than 34 million individuals. Their mission encompasses a wide range of services aimed at improving living conditions, enhancing educational opportunities, and fostering community development among D.C.’s low-income populations.