April 5, 2023

Mary's Story

Mary came to Calvary Women’s Services in July 2022, seeking a safe home after experiencing domestic violence. When she first arrived, she was battling depression, feeling isolated and unsure of who…
March 28, 2023

Celebrate Hope with Calvary

At Calvary, one of our favorite ways to mark the season is through our annual Hope Gala, formerly known as the Hope Awards, which is taking place on April 26th. We are thrilled to bring together commu…
January 26, 2023

Creating Safe Space, a New Foundation, for Do…

In early December, the Calvary community gathered to cut the ribbon on its newest program, New Foundations. The program will provide housing and comprehensive support services to 18 women who are exp…
October 4, 2022

A Fresh Start for the Women in Sisters Rise

Sisters Rise, the newest program at Calvary Women’s Services, is supporting  women who are survivors of domestic violence as they settle into their new homes and get a fresh start in their lives.…
September 27, 2022

First In-Person Community Walk a Huge Success

Calvary Women’s Services had an incredible turnout for the first in-person In This Together Community Walk! Over 90 supporters and friends came together at Anacostia Park on Saturday to walk t…
October 13, 2021

Sisters Rise: More Growth at Calvary!

We are thrilled to announce that Calvary Women’s Services is expanding! At a time when the need for programs like Calvary’s is on the rise, we are grateful to be a critical resource to our commun…
March 26, 2020

5 ways to help Calvary Women's Services right…

Calvary Women’s Services has kept our doors open for more than 35 years with the help of volunteers and donors like you. With your support, women have found a safe and caring home with Calvary Women…
October 2, 2019

Our Wish List for Reach Up, Calvary's New Hou…

This fall, Calvary Women’s Services is growing. Over the next month, we will open up a new housing program called Reach Up that will expand our capacity by 80%. As we prepare to open our doors…
January 26, 2018

2017 Women's Need Assessment Report

On a given night, 882 unaccompanied women are experiencing homelessness in the District of Columbia. Recognizing that their experiences differ from those of men or of women in families, the DC Interag…
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