September 7, 2017
Linda had a traumatic year. After leaving an unstable relationship, she was robbed and all her identifying documents were stolen, causing her to lose her apartment. She spent time living with various…
September 6, 2017
Kendra has volunteered at Calvary for two years. After attending the Hope Awards Dinner in 2015, Kendra decided to get involved with Calvary’s mission by volunteering. She serves as an overnight…
August 25, 2017
Join Calvary Women’s Services for a Rosé Soirée! We’ll gather together for an evening celebrating women empowering women, and enjoy a tasting of rosé and delicious hors d’oeuvres…
August 24, 2017
Labor Day at Calvary is a chance to celebrate the achievements of women who are working to transform their lives and build stronger futures for themselves. Women at Calvary are working to heal from pa…
August 15, 2017
Even though it’s the summer, women in Calvary’s job placement program, Step Up DC, are as busy as ever. In late July, Step Up DC was honored to host a table at the Academy of Hope Adult Public Cha…
August 10, 2017
This post was originally published on the Poets & Writers’ Readings & Workshops Blog. “Poetry is people conveying their dreams through words,” mused Sonja Berry, who attended all th…
August 2, 2017
Michelle Engmann wears many hats – a local on both coasts, she is a non-profit professional turned culinary expert who, in her free time, facilitates classes through our Life Skills, Education a…
July 24, 2017
Angelica has been there for others her entire life. Her humble and meek personality made her the peacemaker during difficult family situations, but at the same time, she was used to people taking adva…
July 19, 2017
Last week, women at Calvary had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Hillwood Estate, former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, here in Washington, DC. We incorporate trips like this into the ed…