The holiday season is in full swing! It is a time for giving. A time for celebrating with friends and family. A time for sitting down to a hearty dinner with loved ones. But for many, that holiday meal doesn’t come so easily. When many people hear…

When the need for shelter grows, resources aren’t always easy to access: http://wapo.st/fOq3L3 Has the U.S.’s foreclosure prevention program lived up to its expectations? http://wapo.st/e2ruWZ A controversial housing experiment in New York d…

A light snow on the ground.  Watching my children open presents left for them by Santa Claus.  Homemade cookies from recipes passed down by my grandmothers.  “These are a few of my favorite things…” as the song goes.  These are some of the…

The Federal Government held a forum this week on the issue of homelessness among Veterans. http://bit.ly/erFb9o These Pittsburgh women have found a fun way to raise money and awareness for women’s shelters in their city: bit.ly/fyM65x Could good n…

One way we work to empower the women who come to Calvary Women’s Services is through our Life Skills educational program. The topics taught in these staff and volunteer-led daily workshops range from budgeting to healthy eating to self-esteem. In t…

Planning on doing some holiday shopping this weekend? Why not add charity shopping to holiday shopping rituals! http://wapo.st/e9MpV6. Take a look at what Calvary is wishing for this holiday season: http://bit.ly/eKe8v1 This doctor has been providin…

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…

Local charities face increasing need around holidays: http://wapo.st/aAyRbu 5 myths about hunger in America: http://wapo.st/ffVz1J Just in time for Thanksgiving, a local philanthropist donated $5 million to the Capital Area Food Bank this week. http…

Thanks to all who joined us for the Help the Homeless Walkathon on Saturday. This year marked Fannie Mae’s 23rd time sponsoring this outstanding event to benefit over 130 organizations like Calvary that serve people in the D.C. area facing homeless…

This week is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. I hope you’re joining us for the Walkathon tomorrow! www.helpthehomelessdc.org The poverty rate in the U.S. rose to 14.3% last year – the highest level in more than 50 years. The Wash…