Calvary Captain Countdown – 5 days!

You may remember Jaclyn Fontanella from last year. A former Calvary staff member, she had the pleasure of being the team leader for Calvary’s 2009 Walkathon. She’s happy that, through the Walkathon, she still has a chance to give back to Calvary. In her second year at the Walkathon, she’s also looking forward to see the event from the perspective of a walker now that she’s no longer organizing the Walkathon as well.

Jaclyn remembers the sight of the Walkathon last year: “the Mall is just a sea of people who are all there to make a difference and it’s just really amazing to be a part of. Homelessness in D.C. is such a huge issue and this walk brings it to the forefront. I’m just happy to do my part and make as much of an impact as I can!” In her dedication to homelessness, she’s also an occasional freelance blogger on the End Homelessness page of Change.org. Take a look!

Take a look at Jaclyn’s Walkathon page!

Still haven’t signed up? THURSDAY is the last day to pre-register online. Visit www.helpthehomelessdc.org and chose Calvary Women’s Services ( DC010) as the beneficiary.

Recent Posts

Back to Blog
June 25, 2026

Paula's Journey Toward Hope and Stability

Paula shared that before coming to Calvary, she was staying in a crowded shelter and trying to navigate housing applications completely on her own. “All I knew was I just didn’t want to be in the…
March 19, 2026

Women Leading Change at Calvary: Jas Shackelf…

1. What is your role at Calvary? “Program Manager at New Foundations.” 2. What does Women’s History Month mean to you in your work at Calvary? “It means celebrating and honoring th…
March 31, 2026

Hope Gala Chair Caitlin Clark on Supporting W…

This Women’s History Month, we sat down with Caitlin, a long-time volunteer and chair of the 2026 Hope Gala Host Committee, to learn why Calvary Women’s Services holds such a special place in her…