Joelle with a GED class participant Joelle Rudney has been a cornerstone of LEAP (Life skills, Education, and Arts Program) since she began volunteering at Calvary Women’s Services a few years ago. Although she has taught many topics, the most pop…

Delia Antemie began as as a facilitator for our education classes, and eventually transitioned to an overnight volunteer role when her schedule changed. When asked why she volunteers, she responded “I volunteer because I want to be that perso…

July is the perfect month to spotlight our summer 2018 Community Engagement Intern, Emily Haigh. Emily hails from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains out in the remote Western regions of the US, otherwise known as Colorado. She is an undergraduate…

For this month’s volunteer spotlight, the thought of highlighting our Mindful Meditation class instructor Mark Stone fills us with serenity and gratitude. Mark has been working with the women at Calvary since August of 2016. Upon retiring from his…

At Calvary Women’s Services, we are so thankful to have 2 amazing interns with us this Spring: Victoria Terry and Catherine Gorman. Victoria Terry is our Community Engagement intern. Currently a student at Howard University, she is in her senior ye…

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, if Calvary Women’s Services were to have a crush on one volunteer group, it would be the DTS Ryders Motorcycle Club. For the past five years, the group has provided Thanksgiving lunch at Calvary and every…

The DC chapter of the National Organization of Women (DC NOW) (their Communications Director, Vice President and President are pictured on the left) has been volunteering with Calvary for just over a year and we couldn’t be more thankful for th…

There are few things more exciting than having Calvary’s volunteer program grow with new members. Recently, the volunteer program gained two new members in a very special way. Two of our very dedicated volunteers recently gave birth to two bea…

Kendra has volunteered at Calvary for two years. After attending the Hope Awards Dinner in 2015, Kendra decided to get involved with Calvary’s mission by volunteering. She serves as an overnight volunteer at least once per month, and is always…

Michelle Engmann wears many hats – a local on both coasts, she is a non-profit professional turned culinary expert who, in her free time, facilitates classes through our Life Skills, Education and Arts program (LEAP) and organizes karaoke night…