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Volunteer Spotlight: Fall 2022 Intern
Caleb Klaehn Haightt joined Calvary Women’s Services this year as a fall intern. He grew up in Boston, MA with his two moms and younger brother. During high school, Caleb volunteered with his local Boys and Girls Club. While attending American Univ…
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KPMG Volunteers Help Calvary Women Navigate the Unique Challenges of Seeking Employment
Volunteers from KPMG, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, spent an afternoon at Calvary Women’s Services. Volunteers connected with women who face unique challenges as they seek employment on the path to ending their homelessn…
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A Fresh Start for the Women in Sisters Rise
Sisters Rise, the newest program at Calvary Women’s Services, is supporting  women who are survivors of domestic violence as they settle into their new homes and get a fresh start in their lives. Calvary staff recently held a special meet & g…
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First In-Person Community Walk a Huge Success
Calvary Women’s Services had an incredible turnout for the first in-person In This Together Community Walk! Over 90 supporters and friends came together at Anacostia Park on Saturday to walk together in support of women ending their homelessn…
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Third Annual “In This Together Community Walk” Will Be In Person For The First Time
After being cautiously cooped up for two years, it’s time for the Calvary community to get out and enjoy some fresh air together while providing life-changing support for women. In This Together Community Walk will be held in person for the first…
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Calvary Women’s Services Receives $25,000 from the Walmart Foundation to Support Step Up DC Job Placement Program
Calvary Women’s Services today announced that it has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to further its mission of empowering women to end their homelessness and transform their lives. The grant – which was given to the organizat…
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Roseann Finigan Meisburg Annual Health Fair
On Thursday, November 2, women at Calvary Women’s Services attended the first Roseann Finigan Meisburg Annual Health Fair. Created in honor of Roseann Finigan Meisburg, the fair offered a day of health education and empowerment for women. Through…
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Calvary’s Board Recognized for Outstanding Leadership
Board members Vicki Sneed, Wasfi Alnabki, and Swafia Lopez Ames We’re so proud to announce that Calvary Women’s Services’ Board of Directors is a finalist for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s Board Leadership Award! This award…
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Step Up DC
At Calvary Women’s Services, we are committed to growing our programs to best meet the needs of the community and the women we serve. For the last year, our staff has been planning for a new employment placement program that will soon be available…
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Seeing the World through Geography Class
Do you remember all of the state capitals? Can you name the five world oceans? If you’ve been attending LEAP, then you probably can! It all started with a movie. While watching some of the films nominated for this year’s Academy Awards, a group…
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