“Seventy-seven percent of conference participants either agreed or strongly agreed that ‘people can’t always get the mental health services and treatment they need.’ Stigma and poverty were the biggest ‘mental health challen…

Meet LaRae, overnight volunteer extraordinaire! LaRae started volunteering at Calvary this past January and has already logged 350 hours of volunteer time, which makes her one of our most active volunteers of 2013. LaRae’s contribution stretches fa…

“’It’s OK to have a voice,’ she said. ‘Your voice has been silenced for years. You can remain anonymous, but you can have a voice.’”  Domestic Violence Survivor Helps Abused Women Regain their Voice (News One) “For me, education was…

The holidays are just around the corner, and for many of us, now is the time when we begin planning out our Thanksgiving plans and celebrations. At Calvary Women’s Services, we’re excited to be celebrating another day this holiday season: Giving…

After a long, hot summer, the recent drop in temperature has been cause for celebration at Calvary Women’s Services.  For many folks, fall is the time when we start to crave warm, comforting foods. Calvary’s chef, Lorna Edmonds, decided recently…

“On Friday, a domestic violence program in DC called Survivors and Advocates For Empowerment with an intake center just blocks from the Capitol announced that it needed to raise $19,000 in a week in order to provide shelter, emergency lock chan…

“The survey results will be used to help build a case for legislation designed to protect the civil rights of homeless people to use public space, vote, feel safe, obtain legal help, social services and education.”  A Homeless Bill of Rights (St…

Every October, advocates against domestic violence all across the nation prepare themselves for the kickoff of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which begins October 1. At Calvary Women’s Services, many of the women who have entered…

“’There are several situations when these men and women can’t get a job or they’ve been turned away from family or something. We want to let them know we still thank them for all they’ve done for us.’”  Stand Down to give thank…

Calvary Women’s Services is blessed with a capable and generous board of directors, whose guiding vision has shaped Calvary’s continued growth over the years. Our Board has provided excellent leadership over our significant expansion over the…