October 26, 2010
As the Walkathon gets closer – only 25 more days – we’d like to answer some questions you may have now that you’re looking forward to November 20th! How long is the walk? The walk is about 2 Â…
October 22, 2010
Washington’s part-time workers have been hit hard over the past few years. The median wage for women working part-time in the region fell $2,700 – the most significant drop anywhere in the countr…
October 20, 2010
Last week at Calvary Comments, we brought you our Walkathon Kickoff post. This week, we’d like to give you a little more insight into the event. The Walkathon is sponsored by the Fannie Mae Foundati…
October 15, 2010
A Letter to the Editor from Senator Cardin, who chaired the recent hearing about hate crimes against homeless men & women: http://bit.ly/9ErypJ With hypothermia season starting in just two weeks,…
October 13, 2010
The 2009 Calvary Walkers Have you been looking for an active way to make a positive impact in your community this fall? The Help the Homeless Walkathon is right around the corner! This year, the 23rd…
October 8, 2010
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Is someone you know affected by a mental illness? Take some time and educate yourself. As a follow-up to our unemployment blog from earlier this week, the…
October 5, 2010
Since the economic crisis began, many women who have never been homeless before are coming to our doors for assistance. For many of them, losing their jobs or having their hours cut eventually led to…
October 1, 2010
Florida just passed a bill that makes attacks targeting homeless individuals a hate crime: http://huff.to/d1ZQOU An interesting take on the gender gap – could mental health be a factor in the ongoi…
September 29, 2010
Having a job is about so much more than just earning an income. Don’t get me wrong, the money is necessary and critical. But when I talk to the women at Calvary who have recently gotten a job, I…