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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
All Donations to UCM are Tax Deductible!
When giving to the United Way, please designate you donation to UCM!
United Way # 8199
CFC # 37389
UCM appreciates your support. The following lists specific needs for some of UCM's programs.
Food Pantry Donations · Workforce Development Center Donations · Back Porch Thrift Store
Food Pantry Immediate Needs:
| Canned meat and tuna fish |
| Canned soups |
| Canned fruits and vegetables |
| Canned beans |
| Pasta |
| Rice |
| Tomato Sauce |
| Cereal |
| Macaroni & Cheese |
| Peanut Butter & Jelly |
| Dry Milk |
| Baby Food |
| Diapers |
| Small juice boxes |
| Small individual serving boxes of cereal |
| Pop-top or peel-off cans of meat, fruits & applesauce |
| Small boxes of raisins |
| Disposable utensils |
| Small toiletries |
| Paper & plastic shopping & grocery bags |
All Food Pantry Donations can be delivered to UCM Main office located at 7511 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306. Monday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm. For more information please call 703.768.7106 ext. 343.
Workforce Development Center Immediate Needs:
| Copy Machine |
| Interior Paint |
| New Carpet |
| Computer Software |
| Computer Desks |
| Computer Chairs |
| Used ink jet, laser printer cartridges, and cell phones |
The Workforce Development Center truly needs your support.
Become a Workforce Development Partner!
Donations for the Workforce Development Center can be delivered to 7842 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306 Monday- Friday 10am – 6pm. For more information please call 703.360.9088 ext. 101.
Back Porch Thrift Store Donations:
| Clothing - Men’s, Women’s & Children’s (particularly in-season clothing) |
| Designer label clothing |
| Gently use furniture - upholstered items no stains or tears |
| Mattresses and box springs - no stains or tears |
| Musical instruments |
| Jewelry |
| Collectibles |
| Unique Decorator Items |
| House ware - sets of dishes, glassware, small kitchen appliances |
| Pictures, frames, lamps, decorations |
| All books - hardback & paperback, LP Records, CD’s & tapes |
| TV's, VCR's and CD and DVD player ( TV's must be cable ready - no analog only TV's) |
Donations are received Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Back Porch Thrift Store located at 7838 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306 (in the Crossroads Shopping Center next to A.J. Wrights). For our pickup schedule and more information please call 703-799-3832.
The Back Porch Thrift Store welcomes the donation of items in good, gently used and working condition. If you are unsure whether an item fits this criteria, a good rule of thumb is to ask yourself, "Would I give this to someone I know?" or "Would I buy this item in this condition?"
UCM and the Back Porch do not set a valuation on your donation. That is the privilege and responsibility of the donor. For professional advice, please consult your tax advisor.
The following programs have an immediate need for volunteers:
Food Pantry
Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
During this time we will be stocking shelves, assembling food bags for clients, breaking down bulk food items into family sized portions, etc.
Bryant Early Learning Center (BEL)
Volunteers to help with the infants and toddlers Monday- Friday Flexible times. You may pick the age group you wish to work with. A criminal background check and TB test is required, Fee involved.
Workforce Development Center
Volunteers to assist clients in the computer lab with basic computer skills and to man the front desk. We also need volunteers to teach a computer class.
Volunteer Opportunities Available Throughout The Year:
| Tutor grade school children |
| Conduct Back-to-School Supplies Drive (August) |
| Assist in the Food Pantry, prepare food bags for the homeless |
| Help with the Sunday Share Food Program |
| Coordinate a "Fresh Beginnings Closet" Drive |
| Host an event such as a "Theme" dinner, concert, fashion show, movie night, book or plant sales event or other events to benefit UCM |
| Purchase and pack basic baby supplies into diaper bags for the Healthy Families Program |
| Assist as an aide at the Back Porch Thrift Store |
| Conduct a Help-the-Homeless mini-walk (October/November) |
| Collect holiday toys, books, gloves, hats and other gifts for the Holiday Program |
| Holiday Gift room escorts and sorters (December) |
| Sort and box food from Boys Scout Food Drive (November) |
For more information please contact Christine Fiske at 703-768-4788 ext.328