November 9, 2012
Next week is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Are you getting involved? How will the ‘fiscal cliff’ affect local nonprofits? http://wapo.st/Tw0klg Study on the poverty gap between men and…
November 7, 2012
On Saturday, Calvary board members, donors, and other friends gathered at the Laughing Man Tavern in DC for the 2nd Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament for Calvary. This fun event raised thousand…
November 2, 2012
We’re so grateful to our amazing staff who stayed at our programs during this week’s storm to make sure women at Calvary were safe and sound. Here’s a story about some of the other local organi…
October 26, 2012
The number of students who are homeless in one DC suburb is expected to reach new record of 2,500 students as homelessness grows: http://wapo.st/RWJrCk A local rabbi and pastor weigh in about the ris…
October 23, 2012
We asked Calvary volunteers, staff, board members, and residents to describe how they felt about Calvary’s new home on Good Hope Road in ONE word. Here’s what they said: (You can get a sne…
October 19, 2012
A former health legislator reflects on his son’s life struggling with mental illness and homelessness, and what could have been done to help him: http://wapo.st/R2VgWP With Domestic Violence Awaren…
October 12, 2012
In the DC area, “family homelessness is on the rise — straining services, filling shelters and forcing parents and their children to sleep in cars, parks, and bus and train stations” http://wap…
October 9, 2012
With the Help the Homeless Walk right around the corner (just 18 days away!), here at Calvary we’re reminiscing about Walkathons past and getting even more excited for this year’s event th…
October 5, 2012
Just in time for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Maryland announces two new laws to help protect victims of domestic violence: http://wapo.st/SYcDVl The high cost of domestic violence: http://nydn…