“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…

Kathy and Teri Doxsee have made it a point to empower women on a regular basis who are working to overcome their homelessness at Calvary Women’s Services. They are members of our Partners for Tomorrow program. Through monthly, quarterly, and a…

“My Mom always told me that my name should have been ‘Determined.’ I just kept focused on what I wanted to do.” Before coming to Calvary Women’s Services, Deborah struggled with chronic homelessness for several years. S…

Melissa Reinberg facilitates a weekly negotiation skills class at Calvary Women’s Services as part of our education programs. Along with her colleague, Iris Barnett, Melissa leads group activities that demonstrate different techniques and appr…

Washington, DC – Calvary Women’s Services has been named one of 25 Red Hot Nonprofits by DCA Live, a group that spotlights the fastest-growing companies and most dynamic professionals in the Washington, DC region’s legal, association and n…

Krystal Ramseur, a performer with the Washington Improv Theather (WIT), leads a weekly improvisation class for women experiencing homelessness as part of Calvary Women’s Services’ education programs. The collaboration began when Calvary s…

Before arriving at Calvary Women’s Services, Clenitha was struggling with addiction and depression. “I was hopeless, homeless, and depressed. I didn’t know where I was going to get my help from.” Six months after coming to Calvary she is…

Left to right: The Honorable Jennifer Wexton, Board of Directors Member Dee Martin, Calvary Women’s Services Chief Executive Officer Kris Thompson Calvary Women’s Services honored leaders who empower and uplift women, and celebrated women…