DMV Spotlight on 7-26-2026 shines a light on Central Union Mission and the unique challenges facing the homeless in the DC area in the summer heat and storms. President and CEO Joseph Mettimano explains that best way to help if you see someone on the street in need is to call 9-1-1 if they are having a heat emergency or if the person needs help to either be prepared with McDonald's gift cards or something called "bread coin' that is a token purchased online that can be redeemed at various food establishments around the city. Mettimano also discussed the progress at Mission NoVA...now celebrating its 2 year anniversary helping local families with food and clothing. Mettimano also discussed 4 graduates of the Mission's 16 month program to help men get prepared for life beyond the street with counseling, addiction treatment, spiritual growth and life skills training to become productive members of society.


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DMV Spotlight on 7-26-2026 shines a light on Central Union Mission and the unique challenges facing the homeless in the DC area in the summer heat and storms. President and CEO Joseph Mettimano explains that best way to help if you see someone on the street in need is to call 9-1-1 if they are having a heat emergency or if the person needs help to either be prepared with McDonald's gift cards or something called "bread coin' that is a token purchased online that can be redeemed at various food establishments around the city. Mettimano also discussed the progress at Mission NoVA...now celebrating its 2 year anniversary helping local families with food and clothing. Mettimano also discussed 4 graduates of the Mission's 16 month program to help men get prepared for life beyond the street with counseling, addiction treatment, spiritual growth and life skills training to become productive members of society. <a href="https://www.missiondc.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>
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DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.