Welcome to United Communities against Poverty. (UCAP) Where our work focuses on our customers. The services provided at UCAP have changed the lives of community residents by promoting self-sufficiency through computer training, adult basic education classes and GED certification. Staff members also work with homeless women and children, seniors, youth, families, and displaced homemakers to offer support through:

  • Life management counseling,
  • Workshops,
  • Job training and,
  • Information and referrals.

Here at UCAP we provide assistance with rent, mortgage and utility payments, food for the hungry, and a first time homebuyers program that assists many residents in achieving their life-long dream.

UCAP continues to partner with a variety of non-profits, businesses, churches, County and State Governments. Through coordination and collaboration with numerous entities, many of our programs have successfully improved the lives of many citizens living in Prince George’s County. This are many activities organized for our customers which helped provide sustenance and support for livelihood. An example of some services that are offered at UCAP in accoordance with our Mission Statement are:

Alleviate Poverty:

  • Offered credit counseling workshops, life skills training, and money management seminars to over 100 customers;
  • Partnered with over 120 employers in Prince George’s County to secure jobs and help families achieve financial economic security;
  • Provided employment information packets at Career Day and Job Fairs to over 400 customers.

Improve Community Relations:

  • Served as a member of the Human Services Coalition of Prince George’s County;
  • Participated as a member of the Prince George’s County Homeless Services;
  • Partnership Advisory Board; and
  • Monitored the services of non-profit agencies receiving support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Maximize the quality of life for the diverse residents of Prince George’s County:

  • Managed the largest homeless service shelter for over 500 women and children in Prince George’s County;
  • Provided apartment units for ten (10) homeless families with disabilities;
  • Partnered with the Prince George’s County Public School system to provide tutors and mentors to elementary school aged children;
  • Collaborated with the Department of Family Services and participated in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program to serve elderly homebound and those residing in nursing homes.

The results of our activities support our mission and goals. The public, corporate, non-profit and philanthropic sectors have all committed resources to improve the lives of Prince George’s County citizens, UCAP is proud to be a part of that system.