Thanks to Calvary I’m finally learning who I really am. Terri*, a Calvary resident, has reached the other side of a painful past. She suffered trauma as a child, and as an adult experienced physical and mental illness, drug addiction and homelessne…

Calvary is known for its transitional housing programs and services, but we are also proud to help women achieve one of the most significant goals they set for themselves: permanent housing. Sister Circle was established in 1997 to make permanent hou…

Everyday purchases you make can translate into financial literacy materials, delicious dinners, one-on-one therapy sessions, a green garden and so much more for the residents at Calvary. Giving to an organization that you care about should be easy, a…

Chef Lorna is not afraid to experiment and try new things in Calvary’s Good Hope Kitchen. Recently she was inspired to create a variation on a Mexican chicken dish that she ordered at one of her favorite restaurants. It took a few tries to get the…

If Calvary gave an award for longevity, Cara Morris Stern would definitely be a finalist! Cara has been a supporter of Calvary for over a decade. While her volunteer roles have changed over the years, her commitment has remained steadfast. As an Ove…

Sara Mullery has been energetically helping out within the Life Skills, Education, and Arts Program (LEAP) since her internship at Calvary began in May. She has been involved in various aspects of LEAP, and has even been teaching a weekly class calle…

One of the recent accomplishments Helen is proud of is overcoming her fears and making the decision to call Calvary a few months ago. “I love it here,” she says. Over the course of the last several weeks, Helen has renewed her commitment to pursu…

Women learn about health, wellness, food, and finances as part of Calvary’s Nutrition Education program. Since the launch of the Nutrition Education Program last October, women at Calvary have been learning more about making informed choices a…

Calvary Women’s Services was recognized last night by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement as the winner of the 2014 Board Leadership Award. Calvary will receive a $10,000 grant; communications exposure through print, radio, television, and social…

Alexis teaches a combination of Chair Yoga and Gentle Yoga as part of Calvary’s Life Skills, Education, and Arts Program (LEAP). She has been an amazing ambassador for yoga to Calvary residents—many of whom have little previous experience with i…