October 30, 2012
We are so grateful to all the walkers who joined us – both virtually and in-person – for the Calvary “Help the Homeless” Community Walk over the weekend. On Saturday morning, Calvary friends…
October 26, 2012
The number of students who are homeless in one DC suburb is expected to reach new record of 2,500 students as homelessness grows: http://wapo.st/RWJrCk A local rabbi and pastor weigh in about the ris…
October 23, 2012
We asked Calvary volunteers, staff, board members, and residents to describe how they felt about Calvary’s new home on Good Hope Road in ONE word. Here’s what they said: (You can get a sne…
October 19, 2012
A former health legislator reflects on his son’s life struggling with mental illness and homelessness, and what could have been done to help him: http://wapo.st/R2VgWP With Domestic Violence Awaren…
October 19, 2012
On October 27, local nonprofit Calvary Women’s Services will host a community walk as part of Fannie Mae’s Help the Homeless Program. The walk is one of hundreds that will take place in Washington…
October 18, 2012
To follow up Tuesday’s post from Walkathon veteran Kris Thompson, one of Calvary’s newest staff members is sharing why she’s walking with Calvary this year. Read on to hear why Walk first-timer…
October 16, 2012
This week, two members of Calvary’s staff will share why they’re walking with us at Calvary’s Help the Homeless Walk on October 27th. Today, seasoned Walkathon pro Kris Thompson, Calvary’s Exe…
October 12, 2012
In the DC area, “family homelessness is on the rise — straining services, filling shelters and forcing parents and their children to sleep in cars, parks, and bus and train stations” http://wap…
October 9, 2012
With the Help the Homeless Walk right around the corner (just 18 days away!), here at Calvary we’re reminiscing about Walkathons past and getting even more excited for this year’s event th…