On the Calvary Comments blog, you’ve read the stories of women who have used Calvary’s programs to change their lives and heard from volunteers who have shared their passion for their work with us. Today we hear from some of our staff members, th…

After undergoing a rigorous evaluation, Calvary Women’s Services has been recognized as one of the area’s best community-based nonprofits by the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington. Since 2003, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater W…

Help for homeless female veterans in the community: http://wapo.st/N5CbiT Nutrition and homelessness: “Without healthful foods to eat, homeless people have very few chances of avoiding obesity.” http://huff.to/Kh1Uqv Hundreds in District to lose…

By Katie Bolton Running and walking are fun, challenging, and great for your heart, legs, brain, bones and lungs. Most of us hear over and over that we should exercise to lose weight and look attractive to other people; it’s easy to lose track of t…

By Katie Bolton If you’ve decided to join Calvary and the alumni of Delta Sigma Theta for our 5k on Saturday, June 23rd, you are probably in the early stages of your training. If you’re still on the fence—what are you waiting for? Staff, resid…

The numbers are in – homelessness in Washington, DC rose 6% last year. You can see the full report (here). We’re seeing fewer and fewer low-cost apartments in the District: http://wapo.st/IPWX7f Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness m…

Exec. Director Kris Thompson with Sandra Evers-Manly, emcee Steve Rudin, and Board President Tracy Ballard. For the past 11 years, Calvary Women’s Services has honored individuals in the community who offer hope and support to women in need at our…

How does the economy affect domestic violence? http://usat.ly/IlPnOY D.C. area homeless women to tell their stories on stage at the Kennedy Center: http://wapo.st/IPZJIk New report suggests that people struggling with mental illnesses are affected b…

by Katie Bolton The first time I ever “went for a run,” I was twelve years old and wanted to play on my middle school’s soccer team. I knew from reading Mapquest directions that a nearby street was 1/10 miles long, so I practiced lumbering up a…

Thanks for supporting Calvary, President Obama! http://bit.ly/IBOtNT In other Calvary news, we’re only weeks away from the move to Good Hope Road. Check out the latest photos for a sneak peek of progress on the building! http://bit.ly/zQ8ilM To en…