By Brandi Redo A dear friend and colleague of mine introduced me to Calvary’s education coordinator, Elaine, and it was a perfect fit. My passion is in teaching cooking and nutrition classes so I can share my knowledge in an approachable way with p…

“It just feels so good to be able to stick your key in the door and not worry about what’s behind it.” –Jackie, former resident at Calvary Last year at the Hope Awards Dinner, each guest received a small, shining key with a quote attached t…

Being a meal volunteer at Calvary means more than providing food. Volunteers often enjoy fellowship with women at Calvary, just as we all might enjoy sitting down to a meal with our friends and family. Every fourth Saturday of the month, a group of w…

Yesterday more than 30 women attended the first Step Up DC Career Fair at Calvary Women’s Services, where they met with employers and explored job openings at several well-known businesses. The Step Up DC Career Fair was open to women currently or…

This month we thank the many individuals from Western Presbyterian Church in DC for their long-term service to Calvary. They have been serving meals each month at Calvary for the last decade! As Calvary has grown over the years, the volunteers from W…

Every spring, hundreds of supporters of Calvary Women’s Services attend the Hope Awards Dinner to celebrate the achievements of women at Calvary. We hope you will join us for this inspiring evening, happening Thursday, May 14 at the Ronald Reagan B…

Step Up DC connects women in Calvary’s housing programs with employers in the community, empowering them to find jobs and end their homelessness. The program is currently seeking experienced volunteers to work with women as they pursue their career…

Please note: The Runway 5K & 5-Miler starting point will be 3700 Water Street NW. Female runners, joggers and walkers of all skill levels in the DC area can support Calvary Women’s Services on March 28 at the Runway 5K & 5-Miler: “Where F…

“I had the most awesome, wonderful case manager in the world.” When Addison first came to Calvary, it was hard for her to adjust. “I was a hot mess,” she said. She had recently lost someone she loved. On top of that, she had just started her…

This Saturday, head to the beautiful Anacostia Arts Center for a bold and engaging performance of The Vagina Monologues! Join community members, advocates and artists in bringing awareness to ending violence against women. The Vagina Monologues East…