May 24, 2011
JC Hayward and Mayor Gray with Executive Director Kris Thompson For the past ten years, Calvary Women’s Services has honored individuals in the community who offer hope and support to women in need…
May 20, 2011
The Washington Post reports on more hurdles for affordable housing http://wapo.st/iQ4ctg and how HUD delays have affected Washington area men and women who are homeless: http://wapo.st/kukGZc How to…
May 6, 2011
Former Hope Awards honoree, Michelle Singletary, on the federal budget — HUD faces millions in cuts to vital housing counseling programs that prevent homelessness: http://wapo.st/knqM5X Yet a…
April 29, 2011
Illegal treatment from landlords has been creating unnecessary barriers for District residents looking for affordable housing: http://wapo.st/k204cl An impossible choice — rising costs leave ma…
April 19, 2011
Ten years ago, Calvary Women’s Services held the first Hope Awards Dinner to recognize people whose work – either volunteer or professional – lifts up our community. At the time, one member of…
April 15, 2011
A shocking story – despite Florida’s laws against hate crimes targeting people who are homeless, some individuals are cruelly taken advantage of when they are most vulnerable: http://bit.ly/g0TBW…
April 1, 2011
Good news on the unemployment front… no April foolin’! http://n.pr/gkaRL4 Although for some in the D.C. metro region, there is still a great need for support: http://wapo.st/f1zxAI Today…
March 25, 2011
Many nonprofits are still feeling the impact of the recession: http://ow.ly/4iNxU Food stamps and tax aid helped prevent thousands from falling below the poverty line during the recession. http://nyt…
March 22, 2011
Last Monday, Patrice from CommunPR coordinated The New You Project at Randolph Cree Salon on Capitol Hill for the women at Calvary. A team of stylists, manicurists, and a make-up artist pampered resid…