Friday Round-up: this week in the news

  • 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 by other chronic illnesses at higher rates: http://bit.ly/Kg4762
  • In Calvary news, the Hope Awards Dinner is next week! There are still seats left, buy your ticket here: http://conta.cc/HOPE2012

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October 30, 2025

Safe Spaces, Strong Women: Dr. Aleata Dawkins…

Women who come to Calvary Women’s Services are from all walks of life. However, each shares one thing in common: the need to feel safe again. For women who have experienced both domestic violence an…
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Hope Begins Here!

For 43 years, Calvary Women’s Services has never closed its doors. And now, in the face of shrinking government funding and an 18% rise in homelessness, we are preparing to meet a new wave of chall…
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Why DC Must Walk for Jamie: A Story of Surviv…

This month, we sat down with Jamie, one of our clients at Calvary Women’s Services, to hear a remarkable story and journey to overcome domestic violence, addiction, and finally, a hard-won healing.…