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…

This recent D.C. heat wave puts people who are homeless at risk: http://huff.to/MXDWiZ. Tips on staying healthy in extreme temperatures: http://bit.ly/LKttne Helpful summary of the ways the Affordable Care Act will benefit people with mental illnesse…

Carolyn died in 1995. I remember sitting in the living room of the apartment she shared with her partner, Betty. Her friends had gathered to share stories and celebrate her life. We cried at the loss and the difficult ending Carolyn had experienced.…

 With housing scarce in DC, homeless families must make tough decisions: http://wapo.st/NsjHHN  How this week’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act will keep Americans healthier: http://wapo.st/NX72jM  Temperatures are expected to top 100 degrees…

Calvary and Delta Sigma Theta before the race by Katie Bolton On Saturday morning, over 130 men and women of all ages gathered at the Anacostia Park pavilion for a 5k to benefit the Delta Sigma Theta scholarship program and the programs at Calvary Wo…

It’s hot out there – so hot that D.C. issued a hyperthermia alert this week. Here’s what you need to know: http://bit.ly/MtZmlU … And here’s a link to DC’s list of cooling centers: http://hsema.dc.gov/publication/dc-2012-heat-eme…

By Katie Bolton You’re ready, right? By now, your training is done. You’re fit. You’re fast. The only thing between you and that finish line is a very surmountable 3.1-mile course. The inaugural Delta Sigma Theta 5k to benefit Calva…

New report shows that three-quarters of “millennials” (ages 20-35) gave to a nonprofit organization last year. More interesting facts in this study: http://bit.ly/MvvlE6 “The last day of school last week was the last day of stability for many…

by Katie Bolton Each week, I am more excited about Delta Sigma Theta 5K Run/Walk on June 23.  This week I’m pumped about the location in Anacostia Waterfront Park. Highly-accessible and just blocks from our new location on Good Hope Road, the park…

Inspirational story about a student overcoming the challenges of being homeless to go on to college at Harvard: http://bit.ly/Nke5Uc UNICEF reports that the US has the second-highest rate of childhood poverty in the developed world: http://bit.ly/KF…