August 2, 2011
Justin Orrison is a newcomer to the Calvary volunteer family! After finding us through Arlington County’s volunteer website, he began this spring as an evening volunteer, welcoming women home at nig…
April 26, 2011
To wrap up Volunteer Appreciation Month, we have a special guest blogger today. Molly Cohen has been a dedicated overnight volunteer, spending over 35 nights in the past year at Calvary Women’s Shel…
April 8, 2011
Women’s health funding is at the center of the potential government shutdown. For the latest: http://wapo.st/gCpClr NPR on hidden ways that budget cuts could disproportionately hurt women: http://n…
March 29, 2011
Western Presbyterian meal volunteers There’s a famous quote by Mark Twain that “actions speak louder than words.” What is often left out of that great line is the second half—“actions speak…
March 22, 2011
Last Monday, Patrice from CommunPR coordinated The New You Project at Randolph Cree Salon on Capitol Hill for the women at Calvary. A team of stylists, manicurists, and a make-up artist pampered resid…
November 30, 2010
Next to late season snow storms that keep the ski areas open through April, the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas is my favorite time of year. Everything smells better—evergreen, cinnamon,…
August 17, 2010
Last month, I shared how important in-kind donations are to the women that live at Calvary. Just incase this is your first time reading Calvary Comments, or you’re an avid reader in need of a bit…
July 27, 2010
There is something magical about Monday mornings. I know that may sound crazy, so let me explain. The weekend is over, and it’s back to work or school—back to the grind. Enter work day routi…
June 8, 2010
Sunscreen? Check. Flip flops? Check. Volunteering at Calvary? Check! I’ve used my last few opportunities to write for our blog to boast about our fabulous Calvary volunteers—and I just can…