This fall, Calvary Women’s Services is growing. Over the next month, we will open up a new housing program called Reach Up that will expand our capacity by 80%. As we prepare to open our doors to more women in our community, you can help us fi…

“I never thought that I would be in this kind of situation, but when you love someone you make excuses.” For over five years, Dana had been living with her partner. She cared deeply for him, even when he occasionally lost his temper and became ab…

Anna Rogers, front row second from the right, with education program participants Anna Rogers has had the unique opportunity to explore many volunteer roles at Calvary Women’s Services this year. She began as a front desk volunteer, answering p…

Left to right: Kate Attilio of DAVIS Construction and member of Calvary’s Board of Directors, Kris Thompson CEO of Calvary Women’s Services, and representatives from the American Heart Association Washington, DC – Calvary Women̵…

Cheryl Williams volunteers at the front desk of Calvary Women’s Services on a weekly basis. A former nonprofit management professional and school teacher, she is now retired and enjoys the opportunity to fill her schedule with meaningful volun…

“Am I going to have to buy a coffee pot? What about pots and pans? I’m from the South and I like to cook.” This was Mia on the day she moved from Calvary Women’s Services into her own apartment. “Then my case manager opened the cab…

On Thursday, September 19th join Calvary Women’s Services for the fall edition of Cocktails for Calvary. The event will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Marvin, a mainstay of DC’s eclectic bar scene located at the heart of the lively U Street…

“I lost my job, my health, my home, and my self-esteem.” Before arriving at Calvary Women’s Services, Debra was struggling with alcohol abuse. For over 20 years she had kept her sobriety, supporting her large family and everyone ar…

As we continue to welcome more women into our programs during the summer months, we are in need of some essential items. You can help ensure that women arriving at Calvary for the first time are comfortable and feel at home by providing basics such…

This summer at Calvary Women’s Services we are fortunate to have another intern join us from the University of Colorado Boulder. Originally from Denver, Emma Voiles is serving as our Community Engagement Intern. She is preparing to enter her f…