About Us
Who We Are
About Our Vision
About Our Vision
The Unique Union, Inc. is a local gathering place at the intersection of applied art, urban culture, mental wellness, and creative community in Ward 7 SE Washington, DC.
We are a collective made of artistic individuals like you, on a journey to maintain emotional well-being through crafting.
About Our Vision
About Our Vision
About Our Vision
We incorporated in September 2019 as a not-for-profit organization to provide a safe place where creatives of all abilities are encouraged to develop their full expressive potential through art. We are working to facilitate local connections through guided art therapy and art-as-therapy practices in a trauma-informed, group setting, to
We incorporated in September 2019 as a not-for-profit organization to provide a safe place where creatives of all abilities are encouraged to develop their full expressive potential through art. We are working to facilitate local connections through guided art therapy and art-as-therapy practices in a trauma-informed, group setting, to ultimately provide a therapeutic, inclusive and creative environment for our inner city community.
How We Are Helping Others
How We Are Helping Others
How We Are Helping Others
We are offering our dynamic, constantly evolving and monthly-themed #SelfCareSunday Craft Workshop program to encourage a healthy mental relationship with self expression and visual art in a safe and conscious environment. Click here to learn more!
How You Can Get Involved
How We Are Helping Others
How We Are Helping Others
We are currently looking to collect feedback & research to properly service disadvantaged communities in Ward 7 DC. This data is essential for effective programming practices. Complete the questionnaire through SurveyMonkey here.
We are also accepting Group Art Assistant volunteers through VolunteerMatch! The link to the opportunity is here.
Mental Health First Aid Certification classes
Starting in mid May 2020, we will offer Mental Health First Aid Certification, an 8 hour training program created by the National Council of Behavioral Health, that teaches members of the public how to help a person developing a mental health problem (including a substance use problem), experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Click here to find out more about this innovative program.
Shop for Good and Smell like #SelfCare!
Our "Smells like #SelfCare" body products are handmade here in DC with the finest, high quality and ethically sourced materials. They are NOW available for purchase below in our online store and 50% of all proceeds from our products go toward keeping our #SelfCareSunday Craft Workshops FREE of charge for under-served locals, looking to maintain their mental wellness through culturally appropriate craft making and visual art. Click here to get your items ordered today!