Last spring at the Hope Awards Dinner, we were proud to honor Katie Couric with the Hope Award. As a nationally recognized leader in television journalism, host of her own talk show “Katie!”, and ABC News special correspondent, her words of encou…

“Citing the recent clearance of a homeless encampment across from the Fallsway shelter as an example of the attitudes she’s perceived, Clarke suggested those attitudes are also present on the council.” Council Bill Would Make Homeless a “Pro…

In anticipation of the Hope Awards Dinner next month, we have been painting flowerpot centerpieces! The women at Calvary have the opportunity each spring to paint a flowerpot to express their thanks and appreciation for the gifts that sustain us thr…

Here at Calvary, our hearts go out to anyone affected by the bombings in Boston yesterday. We also understand that an event like this can have far-reaching effects, felt by those who may not even have been present. While we always encourage individua…

“While some conditions, such as seasonal affective disorder, are known to be associated with seasonal weather patterns, the connections between seasons and a number of major disorders were surprising.” Google Mental Health Searches Follow Season…

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, supporter James Norton and Development Director Heather Laing at Calvary’s 2012 Holiday Give Back event. In recognition of the role hope plays in the lives of the women at Calvary, each spring we host the Ho…

“According to data cited in the report, a resident seeking a one-bedroom apartment can expect to wait 28 years.” D.C. Public Housing Waiting List to Close; No New Applicants After April 12 (Washington Post) “More than 40 percent…

Every April is celebrated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as fair housing month, as a nod to the April 11, 1968 passage of the Fair Housing Act – which turns 45 years old this month! The Fair Housing Act i…

“The cuts come when the city is flush with cash in its reserves, and local housing advocates have been urging the mayor to do more to help disadvantaged residents, many of whom have been squeezed out of their homes in recent years because of g…

A couple of years ago, we put together a video to introduce a few women at Calvary and share their voices. If you haven’t had a chance to see this excellent video, please take a look now! We are so proud to continue to follow our mission of pro…