March 1, 2013
“A shortage of affordable housing for larger families with four or more children is a big factor behind crowded conditions at the District’s main family homeless shelter…” http://wapo.st/…
February 26, 2013
Janae reads a poem accompanied by guitar This past Friday, women at Calvary took part in a fun and inspiring celebration of music, poetry, dance, and self-reflection. The event was the culmination of…
February 22, 2013
A source of stress-relief for the 600 homeless children at D.C. General shelter: http://wapo.st/WLMLB3 A “history” of homelessness in D.C.: http://wapo.st/XKyPVl What the sequestration may mean f…
February 19, 2013
Sheryl recently joined Calvary Women’s Services’ staff as our brand new Case Manager. She works one-on-one with women in our programs to help them set and achieve their goals. We are so happy to h…
February 15, 2013
In honor of Valentine’s Day yesterday, women at Calvary took part in a great arts and crafts project as part of our Life Skills, Education, and Arts Program (LEAP). Calvary case manager Sheryl led a…
February 15, 2013
Hot topic this week: Homeless children and families in DC and around the country. Washington Post’s two-part feature on the 600 kids living at the D.C. General shelter (http://wapo.st/VPEwBB) and ho…
February 12, 2013
In honor of Valentine’s Day this week, we asked some of our supporters what they “love” about Calvary. Here’s what everyone had to say… P.S. If you’re feeling the love for Calvary this Val…
February 8, 2013
“Many fewer families have been placed in hotels this winter versus last winter,” but struggles for homeless families in D.C. still persist: http://wapo.st/YZxvnY New study finds that smoking rate…
February 5, 2013
Calvary Women’s Services has announced that the 12th Annual Hope Awards Dinner will be May 14, 2013 – and you won’t want to miss it! The Hope Awards honor individuals whose volunteer or professi…