September 25, 2012
Chef Mike Friedman with host Kymber Messersmith On Sunday, Chefs Justin Bates of Sugo and Mike Friedman of The Red Hen (opening soon in Bloomingdale!) battled in a fierce culinary showdown at the 2nd…
September 21, 2012
A look at the impact of government programs on poverty rates: http://wapo.st/QYSCmk “I was embarrassed. I was 14, and I was homeless.” – one student’s story about being homeless in high schoo…
September 18, 2012
Homelessness in DC is growing. You can help make a difference. Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers, and in just one morning, you can make a real impact on the lives of women who are h…
September 14, 2012
We’re excited to announce that the WHF Foundation awarded Calvary and five other DC-metro area non-profits a community partnership grant. http://bit.ly/TO5paq Here’s a neat story about the vibran…
September 11, 2012
by Whitney Parnell “Where are you from?” This common introductory question has always been one of the most complicated ones for me to answer, and it usually starts with “everywhere” or “nowh…
September 7, 2012
New York Times photography piece on homeless youths: http://nyti.ms/QiMQti Following the 2012 presidential race? Here’s a look at how Obama and Romney stack up when it comes to nonprofits. “D.C.&…
August 31, 2012
“A new study finds social media like Twitter and Facebook tear down economic and geographic barriers to help homeless people connect to their families and support networks.” http://wapo.st/NxaCO1…
August 28, 2012
The Iron Chef Calvary competition is back! You can support Calvary Women’s Services while chowing down on delicious culinary creations and mingling with some of the DC’s most popular restaurateurs…
August 24, 2012
NPR takes a look at the mental illness stigma in African-American communities: http://n.pr/PArc1u Here’s a neat report on charitable giving: http://philanthropy.com/section/How-America-Gives/621/.…