Calvary Captain Countdown – 4 days!

This will be Judy Gillespie’s first time participating in the Walkathon. After gearing up for the walk by fundraising throughout the fall, she is excited to wake up on Saturday morning and see the Walkathon finally come together on November 20th. Judy told us, “it is my first walk, and I am looking forward to feeling of fellowship with people who share my passion for helping homeless women.”

Why is Judy particularly excited to walk for Calvary? “This cause rocks! If you want to make a difference and see the difference and feel the difference for vulnerable women, this is the best way to do it!”

We may have mentioned that walkers are welcome to bring their dogs with them to the Walkathon on Saturday. Well, Judy has some experience with animals that are a little more exotic. She’s a world traveler, but she told us that her favorite destination is Mongolia “because I can see my yak and the nomadic herdswomen who are taking care of her and her seven female children. I guess that makes me a grandyakker!”

You can see Judy’s awesome fundraising progress on her Walkathon website.

Still haven’t signed up? THURSDAY is the last day to pre-register online. Visit www.helpthehomelessdc.org and chose Calvary Women’s Services ( DC010) as the beneficiary.

Recent Posts

Back to Blog
April 1, 2026

Celebrating National Volunteer Month with Cal…

April is National Volunteer Month, dedicated to honoring the volunteers who make our work possible. We want to take a moment to spotlight Cecilia Kane, a passionate volunteer, Partner for Tomorrow, an…
March 31, 2026

Hope Gala Chair Caitlin Clark on Supporting W…

This Women’s History Month, we sat down with Caitlin, a long-time volunteer and chair of the 2026 Hope Gala Host Committee, to learn why Calvary Women’s Services holds such a special place in her…
March 25, 2026

Women Leading Change at Calvary: Sarah Cannin…

1. What is your role at Calvary? “I am the Community Engagement Manager at Calvary Women’s Services, which means I bring in volunteers and corporate partners to support the work that our r…