August 6, 2015

Women Combine Words & Art in Poetry Workshop

Poetry and writing workshops offered through the Life Skills, Education and Arts Program (LEAP) are consistently popular classes among women at Calvary. Over the last eight weeks, women have been expl…
July 29, 2015

Meet Lauren, Calvary’s New Case Manager

We are thrilled to welcome Lauren Quesenberry, who joined Calvary’s community as a full-time case manager earlier this month. Lauren has experience in case management and counseling, and has worked…
July 27, 2015

Long-Time Garden Plans Come to Life

When Calvary Women’s Services re-located to a completely renovated home on Good Hope Road, everyone was thrilled by the new surroundings. The bedrooms were more spacious and comfortable; the industr…
July 16, 2015

Corporate Partner Spotlight: MGAC

Through our “Corporate Partner Spotlight” series, readers can get to know organizations and individuals that have joined Calvary Women’s Services in empowering women who are homeless. Since 2006…
July 8, 2015

Storytelling Workshop Creates Cross-Cultural…

Elaine Johnson, education coordinator at Calvary Women’s Services, first heard about “Storytelling with Saris” from a woman named Anna currently living at Calvary. She decorated a sari on her ow…
June 24, 2015

LEAP Expands Boundaries of the Classroom

Learning happens at Calvary Women’s Services every single day, both inside and outside the classroom. This is true for residents, volunteers and staff. The Life Skills, Education and Arts Program (L…
June 10, 2015

Showing Some Volunteer Love

Last weekend Calvary Women’s Services was happy to throw a small appreciation party for some of our volunteers at &pizza in Dupont Circle. Volunteers give so much to Calvary in so many ways, whe…
May 12, 2015

"Freedom Song: For My Sisters and Me" by Fred…

DC poet Freda Denis-Cooper composed the poem below for the occasion of the 14th Annual Hope Awards Dinner happening this Thursday, May 14. Freda has been featured numerous time on NPR’s “…
April 27, 2015

An Inspirational Achievement

Chef Barbara says she didn’t come to Calvary Women’s Services to win anything. She came because it felt like the place where she belonged, and to do her best. Hearing positive feedback from women…
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