Health

National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week began last Saturday, and in the District of Columbia, chronic homelessness in the District of Columbia remains a serious problem. In 2013, nearly 7,000 DC c…

After a long, hot summer, the recent drop in temperature has been cause for celebration at Calvary Women’s Services.  For many folks, fall is the time when we start to crave warm, comforting foods.…

We are so proud to announce that the Walmart Foundation has chosen Calvary Women’s Services to be the recipient of a $25,000 grant to be used for our new Nutrition Education Program! The Nutrition…

Every October, advocates against domestic violence all across the nation prepare themselves for the kickoff of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which begins October 1. At Calvary Women…

What’s your favorite way to stay fit? Do you take a spin class at the gym? Maybe you’ve joined a walking group? For many women at Calvary, the new favorite fitness activity is Tai Chi. Over the su…

Here at Calvary, our hearts go out to anyone affected by the bombings in Boston yesterday. We also understand that an event like this can have far-reaching effects, felt by those who may not even have…

Carolyn died in 1995. I remember sitting in the living room of the apartment she shared with her partner, Betty. Her friends had gathered to share stories and celebrate her life. We cried at the loss…

By Katie Bolton You’re ready, right? By now, your training is done. You’re fit. You’re fast. The only thing between you and that finish line is a very surmountable 3.1-mile course. T…

By Katie Bolton Running and walking are fun, challenging, and great for your heart, legs, brain, bones and lungs. Most of us hear over and over that we should exercise to lose weight and look attracti…