Friday Round-up: this week in the news

  • If you didn’t catch President Obama’s job’s speech, here’s the run-down of his plan to help unemployed Americans: http://nyti.ms/r3mD0G
  • Speaking of jobs, there’s one available here at Calvary Women’s Services! http://bit.ly/nIML0t
  • Earlier this week we marked the launch of our Good Hope Kitchen: 100 Days to $100K program. Learn more about it here: http://bit.ly/osQrOD
  • A new CDC report shows almost half of Americans will struggle with a mental illness during their lifetime, and calls for more resources for those affected: http://usat.ly/nRXYXr
  • In tough times, many local non-profits are turning to new ways to fund their organizations. http://wapo.st/qT6Xot
  • Thanks to Street Sense for featuring Calvary’s Life Skills Coordinator in their latest issue! http://bit.ly/n6xCH9

Recent Posts

Back to Blog
October 30, 2025

Safe Spaces, Strong Women: Dr. Aleata Dawkins…

Women who come to Calvary Women’s Services are from all walks of life. However, each shares one thing in common: the need to feel safe again. For women who have experienced both domestic violence an…
November 14, 2025

Calvary Women’s Services Welcomes New Board…

Contact: Lauren Etti, Communications Manager Calvary Women’s Services letti@calvaryservices.org | (202) 678-2341 Washington, DC – Calvary Women’s Services, a nonprofit dedicated to ending homele…
June 9, 2025

Hope Begins Here!

For 43 years, Calvary Women’s Services has never closed its doors. And now, in the face of shrinking government funding and an 18% rise in homelessness, we are preparing to meet a new wave of chall…