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

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