Colleen Robertson has a challenging task as a weekly LEAP (Life Skill, Education and Arts Program) instructor – convincing women that they can conquer math, and that it can be fun! She first heard about Calvary from a friend and former board member…

By Brandi Redo A dear friend and colleague of mine introduced me to Calvary’s education coordinator, Elaine, and it was a perfect fit. My passion is in teaching cooking and nutrition classes so I can share my knowledge in an approachable way with p…

Every Monday afternoon in July, a group of women at Calvary settled in to read. Books in hand, characters highlighted, the women worked with a volunteer to read a script – the play was Broke-ology, now showing at our neighborhood’s newest theater…

Women at Calvary crafting with donated supplies When Elaine Johnson, Calvary Women’s Services’ Life Skills, Education and Arts Program (LEAP) Coordinator, joined the staff this spring, one of the great surprises was closet full of craft supplies.…

Last night there was a special event at Calvary to celebrate an extraordinary donation. The Heart of CAbi Foundation chose Calvary as one of five winners nationwide for their spring Mother’s Day Clothing Give Away – a gift of 150 items of brand…

In anticipation of the Hope Awards Dinner next month, we have been painting flowerpot centerpieces! The women at Calvary have the opportunity each spring to paint a flowerpot to express their thanks and appreciation for the gifts that sustain us thr…

Janet* knows she made mistakes in her life, but by the time she came to Calvary, she was ready to turn her life around. “When I was on drugs, I abused myself so bad,” she told me. “I got put out of my place. I didn’t have anywhere to go.” S…

by Lizzy Appleby My name is Lizzy Appleby, and I am Calvary’s Health and Wellness Intern!  For a little background, I’m originally from just north of Chicago, and next year I will be a senior at Elon University in North Carolina. I am a philosop…

by Jen Van Ness, Case Manager at Calvary Women’s Shelter “As you’re ready, begin to notice your breath. Just notice that you are breathing. There is nothing special you have to do with your breath. You may be breathing through your nose…

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…