June 18, 2014
Join thousands of people who will come together to help transform the Washington, DC community! Tomorrow is Do More 24, a daylong fundraising project launched by the local United Way for nonprofits i…
June 12, 2014
It is fitting to celebrate Lori Kartchner as our spotlighted volunteer of the month because June marks Lori’s third anniversary of volunteering with Calvary Women’s Services. Lori has contributed…
May 14, 2014
Patrice first graced Calvary with her presence just a couple of months ago, but it feels like she’s been a member of the Calvary family for years! Patrice serves as an Evening Volunteer on Tuesday n…
May 12, 2014
If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you may already know that writing is an integral component of our Life Skills, Education and Arts Program (LEAP). Many women find that this introspective…
May 9, 2014
“That’s another big difference for poor families today. They might have TVs and cell phones, but researchers say they can be more disconnected than ever, from neighbors, work, family, all thos…
May 7, 2014
The Hope Awards Dinner is just one week away, and painting flowerpot centerpieces is one of the many ways we are preparing for the event. Women have spent every Friday afternoon LEAP session for…
May 5, 2014
During the month of May, advocates and activists come together to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month as a time to draw attention to mental illnesses and to encourage those who need support to se…
May 2, 2014
“The 288,000 figure for April was the best monthly increase since January 2012.” U.S. Payrolls Gained 288,000 Jobs In April, Jobless Rate Falls to 6.3% (New York Times) “From Regina, a veteran w…
April 30, 2014
Calvary volunteers, members of the Board of Directors, and staff all came together last Sunday afternoon at our home on Good Hope Road for a momentous and fun occasion, Spa Day! Sharnikya Howard a…