2015
Happy Holidays from Calvary!
From everyone at Calvary Women’s Services, thank you for making 2015 another wonderful year. We send our best wishes to you and your family this holiday season!
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What it Means to be Home for the Holidays
Last week, Calvary Women’s Services hosted Home for the Holidays – a festive reception for donors, board members, volunteers and new friends, where we applauded all the women who have recently moved from Calvary into their own homes. Home for the…
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A Mother-Daughter Reunion
Both of Rhomika’s parents died before she was 10 years old. Until recently, she spent most of her life in foster care and moving from place to place. Now she is doing everything she can to be a strong, supportive mother for her young daughter. That…
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Special Volunteer Intern Spotlight: Jane Lindahl
During this busy time of year at Calvary Women’s Services, we are grateful to have the assistance of a special volunteer intern, Jane Lindahl. Jane assists with operations and volunteer-related tasks twice a week, has been teaching a LEAP class in…
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Calvary Women’s Services Partners with The QED Group, LLC to Raise $12,000 for Giving Tuesday
Calvary Women’s Services yesterday participated in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity worldwide. Thanks to the…
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Thankful for a “Nice Roof” and More
At the last minute Dorothy canceled her first meeting with Calvary’s program director because she was scared. She said that even though she knew Calvary was a transitional housing program, she couldn’t stop thinking of a shelter, and everything t…
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Give Back at Home for the Holidays Reception
The arrival of December in two weeks means the arrival of many holiday parties, especially in the DC area. But there are not too many holiday events where you can enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres and drinks while also giving back to women in the comm…
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Corporate Partner The QED Group, LLC to Donate on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is less than three weeks away! If you have a compelling story about why you choose to give to Calvary Women’s Services, don’t forget to submit a brief reflection to #MyGivingStory before November 24. #MyGivingStory is a social medi…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Colleen Robertson
Colleen Robertson has a challenging task as a weekly LEAP (Life Skill, Education and Arts Program) instructor – convincing women that they can conquer math, and that it can be fun! She first heard about Calvary from a friend and former board member…
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Get Ready for Giving Tuesday
Mark your calendars now – Giving Tuesday will be here is less than one month! This global day of giving on Tuesday, December 1 is one of the biggest online fundraising events of the year. No matter where you may be, as long as you can access the In…
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