Building Thriving Communities
United Community is an over 50-year-old nonprofit offering an array of human services that lifts families in Fairfax County out of poverty. We engage community voice and family participation to break the cycle of generational poverty.
Our mission is to build thriving communities and create equitable opportunities by providing supportive services and advancing community driven solutions.
Our vision is to end multigenerational poverty.
The Community We Serve
United Community serves the historically most impoverished area of Fairfax County. 86% of our clients live in two of the communities with the highest rates of poverty in Fairfax County.
Our Approach: Four Focus Areas
Providing Early Youth Education
Engaging youth today is critical to breaking the cycle of poverty. United Community provides impactful learning opportunities and life-changing support to families and children of all ages through our Early Learning Center, Healthy Families, Community Schools, and Community Center programs.
Addressing Food Insecurity
Advancing Self-Sufficiency
Through our Family Achievement Program, Stepping Stones, and Progreso Literacy and Citizenship Center, we connect families with essential resources and support that enable residents to thrive and transform their lives.
Opportunity Neighborhood and COMMUN1TY+ engage community voice, build trust and create systematic change through organizing and connecting local stakeholders.
Food Pantry Service Hours
New Hours Effective August 5, 2024
**Not currently accepting new applicants**
Serving up to 65 households daily on a first come, first served basis
Food Donation Drop Off Hours
A special thanksto these organizations for supporting United Community.
Thank youto our community for trusting and supporting us for over 50 years.
CFC #37839
UW #8199
