February 2, 2016
Patricia describes the position she was in before coming to Calvary like being in a tornado. Her life had been derailed by domestic violence, and she plunged into depression. “Going through that put…
January 26, 2016
If you are looking for the perfect excuse to get a haircut next week, feel free to use this! Hair Cuttery salons all over the DC metro region will donate free haircuts to individuals who are homeless…
January 20, 2016
Severe winter weather has many cities, organizations and citizens working hard to provide services for homeless individuals who may not have a warm place to go. Homelessness takes a serious toll on a…
January 15, 2016
Terri has deep ties to this community. She was born and raised in Southeast DC and raised her children here. For many years she worked in the public library system and in public transportation. When o…
January 13, 2016
Every Friday afternoon in Calvary’s Life Skills, Education and Art Program (LEAP), women can participate in a class called “Art Works.” Some afternoons women busily work on watercolor paintings.…
January 7, 2016
Adam Zhao is an overnight volunteer who first learned about Calvary Women’s Services through the University of Maryland Terps for Change – a great program that has been sending capable volunteers…
December 22, 2015
From everyone at Calvary Women’s Services, thank you for making 2015 another wonderful year. We send our best wishes to you and your family this holiday season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9…
December 14, 2015
Last week, Calvary Women’s Services hosted Home for the Holidays – a festive reception for donors, board members, volunteers and new friends, where we applauded all the women who have recently mov…
December 10, 2015
Both of Rhomika’s parents died before she was 10 years old. Until recently, she spent most of her life in foster care and moving from place to place. Now she is doing everything she can to be a stro…