Friday Round-up: this week in the news

  • How does the economy affect domestic violence? http://usat.ly/IlPnOY
  • D.C. area homeless women to tell their stories on stage at the Kennedy Center: http://wapo.st/IPZJIk
  • New report suggests that people struggling with mental illnesses are affected by other chronic illnesses at higher rates: http://bit.ly/Kg4762
  • In Calvary news, the Hope Awards Dinner is next week! There are still seats left, buy your ticket here: http://conta.cc/HOPE2012

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July 27, 2026

Former Calvary Client Betty Crowned Ms. Distr…

Betty was in disbelief that she had just won the Ms. District of Columbia Senior America 2026 pageant. Even after hearing her name called, she found herself questioning whether she had heard correctl…
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…
May 11, 2026

Over $620,000 Raised at Calvary Women’s Ser…

Media Contact: Lauren Etti Communications Manager Calvary Women’s Services letti@calvaryservices.org (202) 678-2341  WASHINGTON, DC, May 8, 2026 –  On April 16, hundreds gathered for the 202…