June 17, 2013
Calvary Women’s Services was featured today on WUSA 9’s Hero Central – a segment that highlights those who give of themselves to help others. Hero Central is hosted by longtime Calva…
June 11, 2013
Thursday evening, board member Adam Hemphill hosted a group of Calvary donors and volunteers for a reception to say “thank you” for their support! As a healthy rain started to fall, guests gather…
June 6, 2013
It’s an exciting day in Washington, DC – today is Do More 24, a regional day of online fundraising for nonprofits! The goal is to spread the word about all the great work that’s bein…
May 28, 2013
Elaine Johnson recently joined Calvary Women’s Services’ staff as an Education Coordinator, focusing on building and strengthening the Life Skills, Education, and Arts Program at Calvary. We are h…
May 17, 2013
“One of the goals of Calvary Women’s Services is to help women find housing during the time they are settled in the shelter.” A Fresh Start on Good Hope Road (Street Sense) “Numerous studies…
May 10, 2013
“Without a safe and stable home, survivors of domestic violence have little chance of escaping abusive environments and rebuilding their lives.” To Curb Domestic Violence, Start With Housing (Huf…
April 10, 2013
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, supporter James Norton and Development Director Heather Laing at Calvary’s 2012 Holiday Give Back event. In recognition of the role hope plays in the lives o…
March 22, 2013
“In the District of Columbia, minimum-wage earners need to work 132 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, in order to afford a Fair Market Rent of $1,412.” In D.C., Three Minimum Wage J…
March 15, 2013
“Ten by 20. That’s the most ambitious goal laid out by the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force…” Gray, Task Force Unveil Proposals for Affordable Housing (Washington C…