A look at the impact of government programs on poverty rates: http://wapo.st/QYSCmk “I was embarrassed. I was 14, and I was homeless.” – one student’s story about being homeless in high school: http://n.pr/TdE97y Mental health budget cuts ac…

On Sunday, September 23rd, some of the hottest local chefs, restaurateurs, and foodies will gather in Alexandria to take part in an “Iron Chef”-style competition to benefit Calvary Women’s Services, a local nonprofit. At this year’s Iron Chef…

Homelessness in DC is growing. You can help make a difference. Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers, and in just one morning, you can make a real impact on the lives of women who are homeless in Washington, D.C. at Calvary’s “Help…

We’re excited to announce that the WHF Foundation awarded Calvary and five other DC-metro area non-profits a community partnership grant. http://bit.ly/TO5paq Here’s a neat story about the vibrant, growing arts community in our new neighborhood:…

by Whitney Parnell “Where are you from?” This common introductory question has always been one of the most complicated ones for me to answer, and it usually starts with “everywhere” or “nowhere” (depending on the day). My name is Whitney…

New York Times photography piece on homeless youths: http://nyti.ms/QiMQti Following the 2012 presidential race? Here’s a look at how Obama and Romney stack up when it comes to nonprofits. “D.C.’s child poverty rate is well above the natio…

“A new study finds social media like Twitter and Facebook tear down economic and geographic barriers to help homeless people connect to their families and support networks.” http://wapo.st/NxaCO1 More on the challenges of students who are return…

The Iron Chef Calvary competition is back! You can support Calvary Women’s Services while chowing down on delicious culinary creations and mingling with some of the DC’s most popular restaurateurs and foodies. This one-of-a-kind Calvary event com…

NPR takes a look at the mental illness stigma in African-American communities: http://n.pr/PArc1u Here’s a neat report on charitable giving: http://philanthropy.com/section/How-America-Gives/621/. Plus, a look at how D.C. gives: http://bit.ly/RG4p…

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…