Though the holiday season is over, we’re still reminiscing over a great December here at Calvary. One highlight for among residents and staff alike was our annual Christmas party, which we spent singing carols, laughing together, giving gifts and e…

“Something is deeply wrong here, and we need to step back, take a look and listen.” Petula Dvorak: Devastating toll of mental illness demands our attention (Washington Post) “Even as the United States as a whole makes steady progress in its fig…

Calvary Women’s Services is pleased to announce a new partnership with Taproot Foundation, who generously awarded Calvary pro bono services valuing $55,000 to expand its thriving volunteer program. Their generosity allows Calvary to increase co…

Shibani came to Calvary as a volunteer last month, and jumped right in as both an evening and Life Skills, Education and Arts Program (LEAP) volunteer. Education Coordinator Elaine Johnson notes, “It was a pleasure having Shibani as such an active…

“Poorer people don’t need more care at the end of the month for every kind of condition. Just the ones that get worse when you don’t have enough to eat.” Poverty is Literally Making People Sick Because They Can’t Afford Food (The At…

We’re so pleased to announce our newest staff member, Sheryl, to you on the blog today! Sheryl joined Calvary Women’s Services last month as a case manager. Our case managers work closely with the women at Calvary, creating a personalize…

“The procedural vote in the Senate came as the two parties jockeyed over the political issue of rising income inequality, with Democrats pushing more aid for the jobless and an increased minimum wage.” Senate moves ahead with measure to extend lo…

Though the holidays are officially over, we’re still firmly in winter’s grip here in DC. With the wind chill dropping into the negatives over the past few days, it’s so important to consider how freezing temperatures can be threatening or…

“’The power of human kindness and generosity carved a permanent place and space in my heart and I will never forget their loving faces and gentle touch as they placed their hard-earned money in my hand.’” Iowa Businessman Jonnie Wright Preten…