August 20, 2010
An interesting opinion piece on best way to shelter those who are homeless: If we care about reducing number of people experiencing homelessness, must focus on permanent housing http://bit.ly/9FULZk…
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…
August 13, 2010
An example of how programs can change lives: “Say it Loud, Say it Proud: I Used to Be Homeless” from Change.org http://bit.ly/beX4w8 “Bringing health care to the homeless” on Cape Cod…
August 10, 2010
I passed by one of the large emergency shelters yesterday afternoon while walking back to my office. Standing outside, holding a trash bag filled with her belongings, was a woman who had lived at Ca…
August 9, 2010
A new report says a rising number of older women are losing their homes due to poverty and experiencing homelessness. http://bit.ly/aHkTd6 In Seattle hundreds more could be sleeping on the streets if…
August 3, 2010
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in any given year, one in four adults suffers from a mental disorder. This number is even higher amongst those who are experiencing homelessness,…
August 2, 2010
Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, passed in 2008 but only now making its way into the workplace, treatment limits for substance abuse and mental health conditions such as depre…
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…
July 23, 2010
From CNN: The job market continues to recover as unemployment rates drop in 39 states. http://bit.ly/9aQVJI There was a lot of news regarding the vote for the extension of unemployment benefits. Here…