Linda had a traumatic year. After leaving an unstable relationship, she was robbed and all her identifying documents were stolen, causing her to lose her apartment. She spent time living with various family members, but knew that she needed to find…

Kendra has volunteered at Calvary for two years. After attending the Hope Awards Dinner in 2015, Kendra decided to get involved with Calvary’s mission by volunteering. She serves as an overnight volunteer at least once per month, and is always…

Join Calvary Women’s Services for a Rosé Soirée! We’ll gather together for an evening celebrating women empowering women, and enjoy a tasting of rosé and delicious hors d’oeuvres. We’ll also hear directly from women who ha…

Labor Day at Calvary is a chance to celebrate the achievements of women who are working to transform their lives and build stronger futures for themselves. Women at Calvary are working to heal from past trauma, gain skills they need to overcome their…

Even though it’s the summer, women in Calvary’s job placement program, Step Up DC, are as busy as ever. In late July, Step Up DC was honored to host a table at the Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School’s Career Fair, and later on, we join…

This post was originally published on the Poets & Writers’ Readings & Workshops Blog. “Poetry is people conveying their dreams through words,” mused Sonja Berry, who attended all three of the Echoes in These Streets poetry readings…

Michelle Engmann wears many hats – a local on both coasts, she is a non-profit professional turned culinary expert who, in her free time, facilitates classes through our Life Skills, Education and Arts program (LEAP) and organizes karaoke night…

Angelica has been there for others her entire life. Her humble and meek personality made her the peacemaker during difficult family situations, but at the same time, she was used to people taking advantage of her. She would always calm down everybody…

Last week, women at Calvary had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Hillwood Estate, former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, here in Washington, DC.  We incorporate trips like this into the education program at Calvary as a way to open up new…

Calvary Women’s Services recently expanded its job placement program, Step Up DC, to Skyland Workforce Center. The nonprofit collaborative and pilot site for The Work Place DC offers employment services to adults working toward self-sufficiency and…