November 18, 2015
The arrival of December in two weeks means the arrival of many holiday parties, especially in the DC area. But there are not too many holiday events where you can enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres and…
November 13, 2015
Giving Tuesday is less than three weeks away! If you have a compelling story about why you choose to give to Calvary Women’s Services, don’t forget to submit a brief reflection to #MyGivingStory b…
November 4, 2015
Colleen Robertson has a challenging task as a weekly LEAP (Life Skill, Education and Arts Program) instructor – convincing women that they can conquer math, and that it can be fun! She first heard a…
November 3, 2015
Mark your calendars now – Giving Tuesday will be here is less than one month! This global day of giving on Tuesday, December 1 is one of the biggest online fundraising events of the year. No matter…
October 30, 2015
Calvary Women’s Services hosted the “In Her Words” Breakfast on Tuesday, October 27, and invited a full room of supporters from all walks of life to join in a new fundraising campaign called Wom…
October 28, 2015
By Schwanna Cockerham-Qualls, LPC, MA More than half of the women living at Calvary Women’s Services have a history of domestic violence, whether they have directly experienced violence or witnessed…
October 14, 2015
Step Up DC, a job placement program for women experiencing homelessness, demonstrates that stable employment can be a critical element in a woman’s ability to overcome homelessness. Calvary Women’…
September 30, 2015
What Roxanne Salas feels when she walks into Calvary Women’s Services twice a month is a comforting sensation that many people experience. Roxanne says, “I love walking through the front doors and…
September 29, 2015
During a Monday afternoon nutrition class, two volunteer instructors emphasized, “Today’s lesson is not about extremes, but finding the ‘in-between.’” This guidance on being practical and re…