If you live in Washington, DC, you probably encounter homelessness on a regular basis. Maybe you see someone sleeping on a bench in a public park, read a story online about a new housing initiative, or purchase a Street Sense newspaper on your way to…

Poetry and writing workshops offered through the Life Skills, Education and Arts Program (LEAP) are consistently popular classes among women at Calvary. Over the last eight weeks, women have been exploring different themes and subjects, reading poems…

Tameka Harris is a LEAP facilitator who teaches a Time Management class on Monday afternoons. In addition to teaching the Time Management class, she also serves meals at Calvary with a women’s group called LBD (Little Black Dress) Socials. Tameka e…

We are thrilled to welcome Lauren Quesenberry, who joined Calvary’s community as a full-time case manager earlier this month. Lauren has experience in case management and counseling, and has worked with many different populations, including women…

When Calvary Women’s Services re-located to a completely renovated home on Good Hope Road, everyone was thrilled by the new surroundings. The bedrooms were more spacious and comfortable; the industrial kitchen gleamed; the LEAP area was ready to ha…

Theresa has been through the toughest crises that life could throw at her, including living on the streets of DC for more than a year and being taken advantage of both emotionally and financially by an abusive husband. She said that before she came t…

Through our “Corporate Partner Spotlight” series, readers can get to know organizations and individuals that have joined Calvary Women’s Services in empowering women who are homeless. Since 2006, MGAC has shown invaluable dedication to Calvary…

Hogan Lovells has selected Calvary Women’s Services to be the law firm’s local Touch charity, strengthening its commitment to empowering women in the region who are homeless. Over the next two years, Hogan Lovells will host fundraising events and…

Elaine Johnson, education coordinator at Calvary Women’s Services, first heard about “Storytelling with Saris” from a woman named Anna currently living at Calvary. She decorated a sari on her own and immediately picked up a postcard to share wi…

Jasmine Levy is one of many University of Maryland students who volunteer their time at Calvary. She first learned about Calvary through the “Terps for Change” program that links students with community service opportunities. Oftentimes UMD stude…