November 6, 2009
November is Homelessness Awareness Month. Did you know that over 12,000 individuals are homeless in the DC Metro area? Domestic violence and homelessness are entwined issues, especially among the wome…
October 30, 2009
DC shelters are already at or over capacity. What’s going to happen when the cold weather hits? http://tinyurl.com/yzhucxm Families take shelter anywhere they can, including storage units- http…
October 27, 2009
Blood pressure screening “There was a great feeling in the room. It was wonderful to see all the smiles on the faces of the women,” said Trish, a volunteer at Calvary’s recent Women’s Health F…
October 23, 2009
Monday of this week was International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Read the statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights here: http://is.gd/4r6fh Tackling homelessness will lead to…
October 16, 2009
• Budget Cuts: The DC City Council has held two hearings about the funding cuts to homeless service agencies – including Calvary – and there is pressure to restore the funds. We will kee…
October 9, 2009
Here’s all the news from this week: Mental Illness Awareness, Budget Cuts Updates and more! • DC budget cuts will impact families like these, can you help? http://tinyurl.com/ycx7wyr • A Washing…
October 2, 2009
A Note From Kristine Thompson, Executive Director The District of Columbia Department of Human Services slashed funding this week for some of the city’s most vulnerable women. Calvary Women’s Serv…