July 31, 2012
With the renovations at our new facility on Good Hope Road almost complete, it’s an exciting time at Calvary. We’ve transformed an old, vacant building into a place that will give homeless women a…
July 24, 2012
Women at Calvary often find expressing themselves creatively to be a way to heal from trauma and challenges they have experienced in their lives. Volunteers at our Life Skills, Education, and Art Prog…
July 20, 2012
Stories from last week’s White House panel on child and youth homelessness: http://huff.to/Llypzs One community in South Carolina saw five deaths from domestic violence in a week and local shelters…
July 17, 2012
The Gorilla Challenge, a nationwide competition, will be held in D.C. on July 21 and we’re excited to say that they’re teaming up with Calvary Women’s Services. In addition to holding an excit…
July 13, 2012
Men and women with mental illnesses “are especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and death.” http://bit.ly/KYeExz Another risk during the hotter months – incidents of domestic violence…
July 10, 2012
by Lizzy Appleby My name is Lizzy Appleby, and I am Calvary’s Health and Wellness Intern! For a little background, I’m originally from just north of Chicago, and next year I will be a senior at…
July 6, 2012
This recent D.C. heat wave puts people who are homeless at risk: http://huff.to/MXDWiZ. Tips on staying healthy in extreme temperatures: http://bit.ly/LKttne Helpful summary of the ways the Affordable…
June 29, 2012
With housing scarce in DC, homeless families must make tough decisions: http://wapo.st/NsjHHN How this week’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act will keep Americans healthier: http://wapo.st/NX7…
June 26, 2012
Calvary and Delta Sigma Theta before the race by Katie Bolton On Saturday morning, over 130 men and women of all ages gathered at the Anacostia Park pavilion for a 5k to benefit the Delta Sigma Theta…