Betty (in the middle) with Senior Manager, Community Engagement Arielle (L) and Program Director Robin (R). Photo courtesy of Don Baker. “I felt like my life didn’t fit the profile of the other women at Calvary as I consider my barriers to b…

Calvary’s Step Up DC job placement program will host a Career Fair on June 1st to introduce women at Calvary to a variety of local educational programs and employers that are currently hiring. The Career Fair is open to women currently or form…

Left to right: Calvary’s Board Chair Dee Martin, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, honoree Dolores Huerta, former resident Betty Entzminger and Calvary’s Executive Director Kris Thompson. Photo courtesy of Don Baker. Last night, Calvary Wom…

This month, we’re excited to introduce Kelsey Cohen, who has volunteered with Calvary since December 2015. We absolutely love volunteers who get involved beyond their one volunteer role – and Kelsey is one of them. Aside from her monthly…

On Tuesday, April 25th, clients from our Step Up DC program joined Calvary friends from Deloitte for a tour of their Arlington office. Women met with Deloitte operations and admin staff and had a tour of the building to learn about some of the entry…

It’s that 70’s party! Join Calvary Women’s Services on Monday, May 1st at the 1905 Bistro & Bar for a swinging 1970’s-themed cocktail party featuring classics from the feel-good decade. This night will be a celebration of th…

A year and a half ago Joan was struggling with addiction, and her living situation was unstable. She craved stability and structure, and she found just that at Calvary. Now living at our permanent housing program, Sister Circle, she calls it DC̵…

Hamilton (or Hammy, as he likes to be called) is our favorite canine volunteer. This adorable rescue is a bright spot in the residents’ break time at Calvary every few weeks. Hammy’s visits are extra special because they spark stori…

Our job placement program, Step Up DC, has recently gone through some exciting changes. In March, we welcomed Kenisha Boone, our new Workforce Development Specialist. She comes to Calvary from the Light House and Academy of Hope Adult Public Char…

Summer has proven to be a busy season for Calvary’s employment program – Step Up DC. Step Up DC provides eligible women at Calvary with twice weekly job searching sessions, resume and LinkedIn help, and one-on-one support from Robinson Cook, our…