Ending Women's Homelessness | Calvary Women's Services

Ending women’s homelessness.

Calvary Women’s Services empowers homeless women in Washington, DC, to transform their lives through housing, health, education, and employment programs.

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Update about COVID-19 and Calvary Women's Services

In these uncertain times, our work remains critical. We will not close our doors. We will maintain a safe and caring home for all the women in our housing programs.

Our Wish List for Reach Up

Help us turn our new housing program into a home by providing comfortable furnishings and supplies.

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Inspiring Hope.

Last year, Calvary served over 150 women.

Success Stories

Transforming lives.

More than 70% of women who complete our programs move into their own home.

Our Programs

A Year of Impact:

20,000+

Nights of Safe Housing

30,000+

Nutritious Meals Served

500+

Sessions with a Therapist

700+

Hours of Education Courses

Making a Difference

Our programs are designed for women who are survivors of violence and trauma, are living with mental illness, or are in recovery from substance abuse. Through personalized services and with peer support, each woman identifies and builds on her own strengths in order to meet her goals for safe housing, good health, and financial independence.

Housing Health Employment Education

Get Involved

The ongoing success of our programs would not be possible without the dedication of volunteers.

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Not able to volunteer? Make a donation instead.

What's New At Calvary

May 13, 2020

POSTPONED: 19th Annual Hope Awards Dinner

Calvary Women’s Services will postpone the 19th Annual Hope Awards Dinner that was scheduled for May 13, 2020 following the recommendation of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We…

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March 26, 2020

5 ways to help Calvary Women's Services right…

Calvary Women’s Services has kept our doors open for more than 35 years with the help of volunteers and donors like you. With your support, women have found a safe and caring home with Calvary Women…

Health Read Post

January 21, 2020

Understanding Others Through Storytelling

Ashley, who lives at Calvary Women’s Services, stood up and told her story last week. She spoke with the confidence and ease that comes with years of storytelling, even though this was her first…

Success Stories Read Post

On any given day, 882 unaccompanied women are experiencing homelessness in the District of Columbia.

2017 Women's Needs Assessment

Women at Calvary are achieving their goals

Watch Verlette tell her story in her own words.

After years of struggling with alcohol and substance abuse, Verlette decided it was time to make a change. She had always relied on her family as a safety net, but when her father passed away she knew the moment had come to tackle her difficult personal issues head on. That’s when she came to Calvary Women’s Services.

Watch Verlette's Story

About Calvary

We support women as they use their own strengths and skills to reach their goals. Women here form a community of support – a sisterhood – that fosters an environment where everyone can reach their highest potential. Each woman who comes through our doors has unique needs. With the right services and encouragement, they are empowered to transform their own lives.

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"All of the women who come to Calvary want to achieve good health, safe housing, and financial independence — and they can! I strongly believe that each woman has the gifts and strengths she needs to be successful."

Kris Thompson, Chief Executive Officer

"I am proud to be part of a team that is working to ensure we are able to continue to empower women to transform their lives. Seeing the results that are borne out of Calvary’s services and programs is nothing short of inspirational!"

Serena Agaba Rwejuna, Calvary Board of Directors Member

"I am inspired by the wonderful women I meet at Calvary, and I admire their dedication and perseverance under the most challenging circumstances."

Natalia Li, Volunteer

"Working with Calvary Women’s Services allows us to provide support for an organization committed to ensuring women across the D.C metro area are leading healthy lives and are on the right track toward improved financial well-being."

Jeff Wood, Greater Washington market president, Bank of America