August 10, 2017

Echoes in These Streets: A Poetry Reading Ser…

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

Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle Engmann

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's Pursuit of Happiness

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

A Trip Back in Time at Marjorie Merriweather…

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…
July 10, 2017

Step Up DC Joins Skyland: First to Offer Job…

Calvary Women’s Services recently expanded its job placement program, Step Up DC, to Skyland Workforce Center. The nonprofit collaborative and pilot site for The Work Place DC offers employment serv…
July 5, 2017

Volunteer Spotlight: Charles Henderson

Charles Henderson has volunteered at Calvary since 2014 as one of our dedicated meal volunteers. He regularly serves delicious food (such as fried chicken, tuna salad, and potato salad) as well as ref…
June 29, 2017

Calvary Kicking Off Step Up DC @ Skyland

We invite you to celebrate the expansion of Calvary Women’s Services’ job placement program, Step Up DC, to Skyland Workforce Center! To kick off our job placement services for women at Sk…
June 28, 2017

Breathing New Life into Calvary's Patio with…

Calvary’s patio is officially re-vamped and open for the summer! Thanks to generous funding, in kind donations and labor support from the U.S. Green Building Council – National Capital Are…
June 27, 2017

Sister Circle: Where Friends Are Made and Hom…

Nine years ago, Camila was evicted from her apartment in downtown DC. She was using drugs and fell behind on rent. When recounting that time in her life, she said, “I didn’t know what to do. I wan…
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