With the advent of 1965's War on Poverty, the United Planning Organization became the designated community action agency for the District of Columbia and certain other localities in the area. Click here to learn more about UPO's rich history. Today, UPO is governed by a 30-member volunteer Board of Trustees made up of representatives of the poor, representatives of elected officials, and representatives of major groups and interests. In cooperation with its delegate agency network, other community businesses and governmental agencies, UPO plans and implements social service programs to assist community residents. UPO will do this with an emphasis on forming partnerships that can assist in reducing the incidence of poverty.
Trustees represent a broadbase segment of the District of Columbia.
Secretary and Executive Director Members Mrs. Dorothy Akins Ms. S. Kathryn Allen Mr. Milton J. Bailey Rev. Mr. Clyde E. Howard Jr. Mr. Nathaniel Howard Erias Hyman, Esq. Vazquez Mrs. Emma Ward Ms. Daria P. Winter UPO Staff Executive Director Benjamin Jennings and Deputy Executive Director Gladys Mack discuss program services during recent manager's meeting.