April 14, 2010
Amazing Women
The conversation was lively in the dining room at Calvary Women’s Shelter last week when we hosted a site visit from the Washington Area Women’s Foundation. The Foundation’s Washington 100, a…
March 30, 2010
Finding Community in the Midst of Crisis
I sat with my uncle in the hospital waiting room the day my young and vibrant aunt had a mastectomy. I held my friend, and held back my tears, before she was wheeled into surgery. I’ve known the…
February 23, 2010
The Power of Stories
Caroline shared her exciting news at a recent gathering of Calvary donors and volunteers. “I got a promotion in my job. I even have health insurance now. But I don’t know how to use it – a…
November 10, 2009
The Faces of Calvary
In my office there are old photos in boxes and newer ones stored on my computer. There are hundreds of them, faces of hundreds of women who have used Calvary as a turning point in their lives. Las…
October 20, 2009
Success Story: New Style Leads to New Opportu…
"Before" shot of Maureen Maureen was homeless for over two years before she came to Calvary. In the last few months she has worked hard to make changes in her life, and now she is looking…
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