Friday Round-up: this week in the news

  • Calvary was featured in Washington City Paper’s 2012 charitable giving guide “Give it Up, D.C. – 70 local nonprofits that are worth your time and money.”
  • Worsening hunger problems in the Washington area – “People don’t realize the conditions and what people are facing.” http://wapo.st/Wgw5Pm
  • To raise awareness about homelessness and hunger, students learn how poverty can affect choices about food and shelter: http://bit.ly/RTWv9Y
  • Some regions have seen a spike in the number of people who are homeless in their community: http://bit.ly/TO8K5v

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Women Leading Change at Calvary: Jas Shackelf…

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