You can make a difference and inspire hope in the lives of women who are working to overcome their homelessness for good. With the holidays approaching, we are in need of several items that will help women feel more at home at Calvary. Please consid…

56% of the women living at Calvary have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Without their income, even basic items that they need can become a new source of stress in their life. Calvary’s life-saving services are there for them to make sure that…

This article says ending homelessness should start locally – right here in D.C. What do you think? http://huff.to/MyJe2X New York City’s guaranteed shelter policy attracts more homeless families than local organizations have space for: http://ny…

With the renovations at our new facility on Good Hope Road almost complete, it’s an exciting time at Calvary. We’ve transformed an old, vacant building into a place that will give homeless women a safe place to stay while they work to change thei…

With Thanksgiving under our belts (which after all that turkey, will have to be loosened) the Christmas season is officially upon us.  What does this mean?  It is now socially acceptable to play holiday music (though I’ve had my sounds of the sea…

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Walkathon on Saturday – with your help, we raised over $130,000 for Calvary’s programs! Here’s the Washington Post’s story on the walk: http://wapo.st/s3iZZo The Washington Examiner reports that domes…

Next to late season snow storms that keep the ski areas open through April, the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas is my favorite time of year.  Everything smells better—evergreen, cinnamon, brisk air—and even tastes better (gingerbread, a…

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 of a refresher, here’s a snapshot: Last year, in…

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 routine here—alarm, breakfast, coffee, ride on a crow…