2011 was a big year for Calvary Women’s Services. We celebrated many successes and have much more to look forward to. Before we move too far into the new year, we wanted to share a few memorable highlights from 2011: Every five days a woman moved f…

JC Hayward and Mayor Gray with Executive Director Kris Thompson For the past ten years, Calvary Women’s Services has honored individuals in the community who offer hope and support to women in need at our annual Hope Awards Dinner. This past Tuesda…

The Washington Post reports on more hurdles for affordable housing http://wapo.st/iQ4ctg and how HUD delays have affected Washington area men and women who are homeless: http://wapo.st/kukGZc How to handle an increase in mental illness in an aging p…

Illegal treatment from landlords has been creating unnecessary barriers for District residents looking for affordable housing: http://wapo.st/k204cl An impossible choice — rising costs leave many families to decide between food & shelter:…

With community-based mental health resources still dwindling, who takes over? http://wapo.st/eWBbQF Cutting jobs for low-income, elderly Americans could lead to rise in homelessness for a very vulnerable population: http://bit.ly/fMnT0F Every year,…

Ten years ago, Calvary Women’s Services held the first Hope Awards Dinner to recognize people whose work – either volunteer or professional – lifts up our community.  At the time, one member of our Board of Directors wrote: “Hope. The mere w…