April 21, 2017

1970's-Themed Cocktail Party to Benefit Calva…

It’s that 70’s party! Join Calvary Women’s Services on Monday, May 1st at the 1905 Bistro & Bar for a swinging 1970’s-themed cocktail party featuring classics from the feel-g…
April 18, 2017

Interviewing Her Way to Success

A year and a half ago Joan was struggling with addiction, and her living situation was unstable. She craved stability and structure, and she found just that at Calvary. Now living at our permanent hou…
April 17, 2017

Volunteer Spotlight: Hammy the Beagle

Hamilton (or Hammy, as he likes to be called) is our favorite canine volunteer. This adorable rescue is a bright spot in the residents’ break time at Calvary every few weeks. Hammy’s…
April 12, 2017

Step Up DC Boosts Women's Confidence

Our job placement program, Step Up DC, has recently gone through some exciting changes. In March, we welcomed Kenisha Boone, our new Workforce Development Specialist. She comes to Calvary from the…
March 31, 2017

Bank of America and Calvary Women’s Service…

Support comes as part of Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders® program, which enables high performing nonprofits to address pressing community challenges Washington, D.C. – Calvary Women’s S…
March 7, 2017

Partnership with UN Foundation Brings New Opp…

We were approached by the UN Foundation’s DC office about incorporating Calvary into their community engagement activities leading up to International Women’s Day (March 8) and gladly acce…
March 6, 2017

Volunteer Spotlight: Kendall Kirk

This month we are excited to extend a warm welcome to Kendall Kirk, our new intern for the spring semester. Kendall is a sophomore at George Washington University, and is working at Calvary three days…
February 21, 2017

Dolores Huerta to Receive Hope Award at Calva…

The Hope Awards Dinner, now in its sixteenth year, is an inspiring event when Calvary Women’s Services’ community comes together to celebrate the success of the women in our programs. As part of t…
February 2, 2017

Signing the Lease for Her New Home

I thought, “Wow, anyone can end up in this situation.” On the day she signed the lease for her new apartment, we sat down for a conversation with Joan, a woman who lived at Calvary as part of our…
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