“I know I have a purpose. It is so clear to me now.” This was Debra’s first thought as she sat down to reflect on her time at Calvary Women’s Services. Debra’s journey at Calvary began after she lost her job of 9 years as a customer service…

Ashley, who lives at Calvary Women’s Services, stood up and told her story last week. She spoke with the confidence and ease that comes with years of storytelling, even though this was her first time telling her story to a group of people. Afte…

I’m excited to celebrate my 25th anniversary as Chief Executive Officer of Calvary Women’s Services. It is a privilege to lead an organization dedicated to empowering women to transform their lives. By offering safe housing and comprehensive hea…

Tianna’s ‘Storm of Life’ Drawing Made During Her First LEAP Class Last week, Tianna was in her first health class at Calvary. The topic- physical and emotional health of the heart. As she walked into the class, she never imagined th…

Photos taken of the new Reach Up site during move-in day. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Calvary Women’s Services today announced the opening of a new housing program, Reach Up. As winter approaches and temperatures plummet in the region, more women will hav…

You can make a difference and inspire hope in the lives of women who are working to overcome their homelessness for good. This holiday season, 30 more women will have a safe home and access to our life-changing services through our new housing progr…

Join Calvary Women’s Services for an evening of holiday festivities in honor of women overcoming their homelessness. We’ll gather together to highlight the season of giving and celebrate our new housing program, Reach Up. Click here to purchase…

Ezell Battle has joined us this fall through the Oramenta Newsome Fellowship at our partner organization, LISC (the Local Initiatives Support Corporation). With her background in human services work, management, and education, she has done a wonderfu…

“When I saw the bed made for me I knew I was in the right place. I felt lucky and blessed, and I knew this journey was going to be great.”  Felicia thinks back fondly on those first days when she arrived at Calvary Women’s Services. �…

This past October, Calvary Women’s Services hosted employers, service providers, and women from partner agencies at our Fall Career Fair. The event was organized in conjunction with our job placement program, Step Up DC. Nearly 100 women from…