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…
July 26, 2022

Case Managers Make a Difference: MH's Thank Y…

“MH” Case Managers a Calvary Women’s Services play an integral role in helping new residents find their footing. Recently, “MH” shared a thank you message and poem for In…
June 28, 2021

Casie's Story: "At Calvary, I learned that I…

“When I first arrived at Calvary, I didn’t think my voice was worth hearing because I didn’t think that I mattered. At Calvary, I learned that I matter.” This is how Casie felt when she arriv…
January 21, 2020

Understanding Others Through Storytelling

Ashley, who lives at Calvary Women’s Services, stood up and told her story last week. She spoke with the confidence and ease that comes with years of storytelling, even though this was her first…
December 4, 2019

Tianna's Heart

Tianna’s ‘Storm of Life’ Drawing Made During Her First LEAP Class Last week, Tianna was in her first health class at Calvary. The topic- physical and emotional health of the heart. A…
November 6, 2019

Felicia Recalls Her First Days at Calvary

“When I saw the bed made for me I knew I was in the right place. I felt lucky and blessed, and I knew this journey was going to be great.”  Felicia thinks back fondly on those first days…
October 2, 2019

Dana's Story

“I never thought that I would be in this kind of situation, but when you love someone you make excuses.” For over five years, Dana had been living with her partner. She cared deeply for him, even…
September 3, 2019

My Own Place to Cook: Mia's Story

“Am I going to have to buy a coffee pot? What about pots and pans? I’m from the South and I like to cook.” This was Mia on the day she moved from Calvary Women’s Services into her own…
July 30, 2019

Determined to Be Successful: Debra's Story

“I lost my job, my health, my home, and my self-esteem.” Before arriving at Calvary Women’s Services, Debra was struggling with alcohol abuse. For over 20 years she had kept her sob…
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