Join thousands of people who will come together to help transform the Washington, DC community! Tomorrow is Do More 24, a daylong fundraising project launched by the local United Way for nonprofits in the Washington, DC region. This 24 hour online e…

by Elaine Johnson At Calvary, we’re so fortunate to count the Junior League of Washington among our long-time friends. The Junior League has generously supplied many years of game nights and meals served, Christmas present wrapping and an annual P…

A recent study shows that financial strain significantly impairs the ability to make good decisions. http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/sciencefair/2013/08/29/poverty-decision-experiment/2727439/ (USA Today) ThinkProgress shares the story of one man…

The Nation’s “This Week in Poverty” blog shares some of the written testimony submitted to the House Budget Committee by Tianna Gaines-Turner, whose family of five struggles to make ends meet and has experienced homelessness twice in the last…

A new study demonstrates positive impacts of meditation on recovery from addiction – but questions remain about benefits to those struggling with mental illness. http://healthland.time.com/2013/08/07/does-meditation-help-or-hinder-mental-illnesses…

by Alissa Weinman Calvary volunteers and staff gathered this past Friday evening at The Yards Park to celebrate the hard work, loyalty, and incredible level of commitment that each and every volunteer has brought to Calvary over the past year. Witho…

The Washington Informer examines how some members the African-American community are challenging the stigma of mental illness in minority communities. http://washingtoninformer.com/news/2013/jul/24/blacks-battle-mental-health-stigma/ (The Washington…

Women at Calvary crafting with donated supplies When Elaine Johnson, Calvary Women’s Services’ Life Skills, Education and Arts Program (LEAP) Coordinator, joined the staff this spring, one of the great surprises was closet full of craft supplies.…

The Economic Policy Institute says a family of four in the Washington, DC area would need to earn $88,615 each year “to live modest, not even middle class, lives.” http://wamu.org/news/13/07/11/dc_families_need_88615_just_to_get_by_study_says?ut…

Recently Michael Skinner – a photographer, filmmaker and longtime friend of Calvary Women’s Services – spent an afternoon taking portraits of Calvary residents, graduates and staff members. We wanted to share some of our favorites.…