February 9, 2016

V-Day Performances in Anacostia will Benefit…

Every year around Valentine’s Day, groups and individuals around the world observe the holiday by bringing awareness to women’s issues. They do this through dramatic readings, advocacy-focused eve…
February 3, 2016

Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Lou Rife

Mary Lou Rife has been teaching women the art of expression in Calvary’s Life Skills, Education and Arts Program (LEAP) for almost one year. She currently teaches a poetry class called “Women’s…
February 2, 2016

Next on Her “To Do” List: Move into a Hom…

Patricia describes the position she was in before coming to Calvary like being in a tornado. Her life had been derailed by domestic violence, and she plunged into depression. “Going through that put…
January 26, 2016

“Share a Haircut” on February 1 and 2

If you are looking for the perfect excuse to get a haircut next week, feel free to use this! Hair Cuttery salons all over the DC metro region will donate free haircuts to individuals who are homeless…
January 20, 2016

Addressing the Needs of an Older Population

Severe winter weather has many cities, organizations and citizens working hard to provide services for homeless individuals who may not have a warm place to go. Homelessness takes a serious toll on a…
January 15, 2016

Shedding Her Old Skin

Terri has deep ties to this community. She was born and raised in Southeast DC and raised her children here. For many years she worked in the public library system and in public transportation. When o…
January 13, 2016

Courage to Create

Every Friday afternoon in Calvary’s Life Skills, Education and Art Program (LEAP), women can participate in a class called “Art Works.” Some afternoons women busily work on watercolor paintings.…
January 7, 2016

Volunteer Spotlight: Adam Zhao

Adam Zhao is an overnight volunteer who first learned about Calvary Women’s Services through the University of Maryland Terps for Change – a great program that has been sending capable volunteers…
December 22, 2015

Happy Holidays from Calvary!

From everyone at Calvary Women’s Services, thank you for making 2015 another wonderful year. We send our best wishes to you and your family this holiday season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9…
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