Hope Begins Here!

 

For 43 years, Calvary Women’s Services has never closed its doors. And now, in the face of shrinking government funding and an 18% rise in homelessness, we are preparing to meet a new wave of challenges—and opportunities – with courage and YOU.

That’s why we’re launching…

Give Hope 2025 with a pink heart inside a house held on an open palm

What is Give Hope 2025?

Give Hope 2025 is a bold new campaign to sustain Calvary’s vital programs and ensure every woman who walks through our doors continues to find safety, community, and the tools to rebuild her life.

“Imagine what we can achieve with more people standing with Calvary!”

Want to hear more about Give Hope 2025? Our CEO, Kris Thompson, explains the new campaign and how you can get involved:

How You Can Give Hope in 2025:

  • Shop the Giving Catalogue :Provide essential items and tangible tools that empower women.
  • Volunteer Your Time: Whether it’s leading a class or serving a meal, every minute you give helps.

 

Hope is holy.
Hope is a desire.
Hope is wisdom for poor people.
Hope expresses faith in a better future.
Hope is in her horizon.
Hope is not beyond her reach.
Hope is the belief that she will achieve.
— Calvary’s Pathways Residents

Thank you for giving hope!

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