On the Calvary Comments blog, you’ve read the stories of women who have used Calvary’s programs to change their lives and heard from volunteers who have shared their passion for their work with us. Today we hear from some of our staff members, th…

By Katie Bolton Running and walking are fun, challenging, and great for your heart, legs, brain, bones and lungs. Most of us hear over and over that we should exercise to lose weight and look attractive to other people; it’s easy to lose track of t…

By Katie Bolton If you’ve decided to join Calvary and the alumni of Delta Sigma Theta for our 5k on Saturday, June 23rd, you are probably in the early stages of your training. If you’re still on the fence—what are you waiting for? Staff, resid…

Exec. Director Kris Thompson with Sandra Evers-Manly, emcee Steve Rudin, and Board President Tracy Ballard. For the past 11 years, Calvary Women’s Services has honored individuals in the community who offer hope and support to women in need at our…

by Katie Bolton The first time I ever “went for a run,” I was twelve years old and wanted to play on my middle school’s soccer team. I knew from reading Mapquest directions that a nearby street was 1/10 miles long, so I practiced lumbering up a…

Join us this summer for a fun community event to benefit Calvary’s programs. On June 23rd, the Washington DC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, in conjunction with the DC Running Club, is hosting a 5K run/walk that will raise funds…

In honor of National Volunteer Week, this week’s post comes from one of Calvary’s dedicated volunteers. Overnight volunteer Allison Komara is one of the over 300 people and groups who volunteer with us. If Allison’s story makes you want to get…

Eleven years ago, Calvary Women’s Services celebrated our first Hope Awards Dinner. The event supported the work of Calvary Women’s Services and brought people who offer hope and empowerment to women in need to the forefront of the community. Pas…

“Calvary brought the hope back. It brought the future back. It brought light at the end of the tunnel back.” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4PISzPx61Y] If you were at last year’s Hope Awards Dinner, you may remember those words from t…

Fun community event in Calvary’s new neighborhood this April! http://www.lumen8anacostia.com/ Outrage over the death of a homeless woman in jail after being arrested for refusing to leave the emergency room: http://wapo.st/Hs6oFq Poverty  and acc…