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Federal Government Shutdown Update
The shutdown of the Federal Government this week has been on everyone’s minds. I want to let you know that Calvary Women’s Services and the women we serve have not felt any impact from this situation. As you likely know, the D.C. government has c…
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A Chance to Start Over
Anna is just one of the women who has used Calvary’s STRIDE program to build a better future for herself and her family.  STRIDE – Search Together to Resume Dignified Employment – offers women who have experienced homelessness the opportunity…
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We Moved!
It brings me great pleasure to let you know that Calvary Women’s Services has moved into our new home on Good Hope Road! This past Friday, our Calvary Women’s Shelter and Pathways programs, along with our administrative office, moved into…
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Why We Walk
This week, two members of Calvary’s staff will share why they’re walking with us at Calvary’s Help the Homeless Walk on October 27th. Today, seasoned Walkathon pro Kris Thompson, Calvary’s Executive Director, will share her favorite walk memo…
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The Stories Behind HIV/AIDS in Our Community
Carolyn died in 1995. I remember sitting in the living room of the apartment she shared with her partner, Betty. Her friends had gathered to share stories and celebrate her life. We cried at the loss and the difficult ending Carolyn had experienced.…
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Healing from Domestic Violence
Research indicates that 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence at some point in their lives. Domestic violence affects women of all races, ethnicities, ages, and economic classes – with an estimated 1.3 million women being physically assaul…
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Looking Forward
Today I walked through Calvary’s new building on Good Hope Road. The windows were being installed in the bedrooms and the electrician was wiring the kitchen for power. After months of preparation, it was thrilling to see the space coming alive. It…
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Giving Back
I was getting off Metro a few days ago when I ran into Sandra.  Having lived at Calvary a few years ago, Sandra now has a home, a job and a better relationship with her family.  But life is still challenging for her.  She told me that she still ge…
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Survivor
“Are you a survivor?” Sheila asked me as we left the meeting.  I had been speaking to a group about the need for services for women who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.  Sheila had been there to share her personal experience of vi…
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Generations of Hope
It was over 10 years ago that I first met Sara. She’s older – in her 50’s now – but when I saw her last week I was glad to see she still had the enormous energy and big personality she was known for. When she arrived at Calvary, Sara was usin…
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