UCAP, a nonprofit 501(c) (3), advocates for communities facing deficiencies in education, affordable housing, economic stability, emergency shelter and food services. Our 100–bed emergency facility is operated and monitored 24 hours daily. Mission: Poverty continues to have a profound impact on the lives of American families. The citizens of Prince George’s County are not exempt from the debilitating effects of inadequate resources. Studies show that during the past months over four million Americans experienced homelessness. The number of hungry and homeless people is rapidly growing as a result of job layoffs, lack of affordable housing, home foreclosures, lack of government funding, and the persistent rise in food and gas prices (including oil to heat homes). This unfortunate trend has increased the demand for services from organizations like UCAP. At United Communities Against Poverty, the State of Maryland’s designated Community Action Agency for Prince George’s County, we AIM high to meet our mission to: Alleviate conditions of poverty Improve quality of life for those in poverty Maximize economic opportunities for those in poverty Services: -Emergency food and shelter -Emergency rental -Foreclosure Prevention -First Time Home Buyer Workshops -Neighborhood Revitalization -Transitional/permanent supportive housing -Job training -Holiday baskets/toy drives -Computer classes -GED preparatory classes -Food pantry