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…
December 14, 2015

What it Means to be Home for the Holidays

Last week, Calvary Women’s Services hosted Home for the Holidays – a festive reception for donors, board members, volunteers and new friends, where we applauded all the women who have recently mov…
December 10, 2015

A Mother-Daughter Reunion

Both of Rhomika’s parents died before she was 10 years old. Until recently, she spent most of her life in foster care and moving from place to place. Now she is doing everything she can to be a stro…
December 3, 2015

Special Volunteer Intern Spotlight: Jane Lind…

During this busy time of year at Calvary Women’s Services, we are grateful to have the assistance of a special volunteer intern, Jane Lindahl. Jane assists with operations and volunteer-related task…
December 2, 2015

Calvary Women’s Services Partners with The…

Calvary Women’s Services yesterday participated in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy…
November 20, 2015

Thankful for a "Nice Roof" and More

At the last minute Dorothy canceled her first meeting with Calvary’s program director because she was scared. She said that even though she knew Calvary was a transitional housing program, she could…
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