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5 Ways to Support Calvary in February
Calvary Women’s Services has numerous opportunities for you to bring light and hope to women this winter! From donating to our Restoring Hope Campaign to serving warm meals to attending our Hope Gala, continue scrolling to discover five ways you ca…
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A Statement from Calvary Women’s Services on Marion Barry Avenue Explosion
On the morning of January 18th, there was an explosion on Marion Barry Avenue in the building next door to our Good Hope program site. All Calvary residents and staff had safely evacuated the Good Hope building before the explosion, thanks to the swi…
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Calvary Women’s Services Names Aura Cacia as 2024 Partner of the Year
Recognition comes after Aura Cacia Positive Change Project invests over $100,000 in Calvary’s programs for women experiencing homelessness in D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 9, 2023) — Calvary Women’s Services, a nonprofit dedicated to serving wome…
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5 Ways to Support Calvary in January
The new year has begun and Calvary Women’s Services has new ways for you to support our mission! From serving meals to becoming an event sponsor, there are opportunities for everyone to get involved. SIGN UP TO MEAL VOLUNTEER Calvary needs voluntee…
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Supporter Story: Julie Jacobson, Founder of Share Fund
Calvary Women’s Services’ mission is simple, yet profound: to empower women experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C. to transform their lives and end their homelessness for good. Our team does this by offering housing, health, education,…
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A Priceless Gift: Get Involved at Calvary Women’s Services Over the Holidays
Calvary Women’s Services is dedicated to inspiring hope and ending women’s homelessness. As we enter the holidays, we have multiple opportunities for you to spread joy and make an impact. Whether you are looking to volunteer with loved on…
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Breaking the Silence: Calvary Honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Did you know that 39% of women and 25% of men in Washington, DC have reported experiencing some form of domestic violence? This alarming statistic underscores the harsh reality faced by many women in Calvary Women’s Services’ programs. As our na…
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Virtual Time Capsule: A Conversation with Elaine Johnson
Elaine Johnson began working at Calvary Women’s Services in 2013, just as the organization moved into our first permanent location, Good Hope, and was quickly tasked with launching our educational program. Life Skills, Education, and Arts Program…
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Corporate Service Day: Baker Tilly
Discovering Peace on the Anacostia River Baker Tilly, a top ten advisory tax and assurance firm, recently partnered with Calvary Women’s Services for a community service day that left a lasting impression on both volunteers and the women we ser…
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Celebrating Triumphs: Calvary and FAST DC Empower Women to Transform Their Lives
As a part of Calvary’s Life Skills, Education, and Arts Program (LEAP) women participate in classes that equip them with the tools to transform their lives. Over the past nine weeks, women participating in LEAP have had the opportunity to attend a…
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