“The SAMHSA paper comes amid increasing scrutiny of the ability of America’s health care system to handle issues of mental illness.” Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Suffers From Mental Illness Each Year (Newsweek) “In the year since revealing his sec…

Calvary Women’s Services kicks off its Nutrition Education Program’s fourth session during National Nutrition Month. Enabled by a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation, the program started on March 3, 2014 and will be held in conjunct…

We are so excited to introduce you to the newest member of the Calvary staff, Stephanie, on the blog today! Stephanie joined the development team last month as the Events and Donor Relations Associate. Get to know her below! Tell us a little about yo…

Despite the continual snow flurries that have persisted this winter, March is here, and warmer weather is just around the corner! If you’re itching to take your fitness back outside this spring, you’re in luck! On Saturday, March 29, our friends…

“A lack of partitions . . . created an environment in which families with young children had insufficient privacy when changing and sleeping, ruled Administrative Law Judge John P. Dean.” Judge’s Ruling Complicates How DC Deals with Homeless Fa…

The DC Running Club will hold the women’s only Where Fashion Meets Fitness: Runway 5k/5 mile race in support of Calvary Women’s Services on Saturday, March 29. The run starts at 8:00 am at Hains Point (the southernmost tip of East Potomac…

Calvary Women’s Services will hold its 13th Annual Hope Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. At the Hope Awards Dinner, graduates of Calvary’s programs share their stories with local leaders and other community members. Additionally,…

“When I came to Calvary, I knew this was my chance to better myself.” Monica moved to the Washington, DC area with her sister, but after a death in the family, she was left alone. She explains, “I just wasn’t prepared. I didn’t have any mon…

Last Saturday, members of the Calvary community, including members of our Board of Directors, donors, and other friends, let out their inner poker shark at Laughing Man Tavern in DC for the 3rd Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament. Guests enjoyed…

“By proposing legislation to the council, Gray will throw the issue back to his four leading challengers before the primary, forcing them to consider a possible means of easing the homeless crisis.” D.C. mayor asks for emergency legislation to de…