May 19, 2015

Calvary Women’s Services Hosts 14th Annual…

At the 14th Annual Hope Awards Dinner on May 14, more than 300 individuals gathered at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center to celebrate the successes of women at Calvary Women…
May 12, 2015

"Freedom Song: For My Sisters and Me" by Fred…

DC poet Freda Denis-Cooper composed the poem below for the occasion of the 14th Annual Hope Awards Dinner happening this Thursday, May 14. Freda has been featured numerous time on NPR’s “…
May 6, 2015

Volunteer Spotlight: Alex Winter

Alex (shown at left) has been serving as an overnight volunteer at Calvary for two years. Alex Winter first heard about Calvary Women’s Services through a community service program at the Universit…
April 27, 2015

An Inspirational Achievement

Chef Barbara says she didn’t come to Calvary Women’s Services to win anything. She came because it felt like the place where she belonged, and to do her best. Hearing positive feedback from women…
April 21, 2015

Barbara Dodson Receives Community Service Awa…

Barbara Dodson, Dinner Program Chef at Calvary Women’s Services, was recognized by Women Chefs & Restaurateurs (WCR) last night with their Community Service Award. The “Women Who Inspire” Aw…
April 16, 2015

Hope Awards Dinner to Raise Funds for Program…

Calvary Women’s Services will host the 14th Annual Hope Awards Dinner on May 14, 2015 to honor local leaders and celebrate the accomplishments of women who are overcoming homelessness. All proceeds…
April 15, 2015

Nutrition Education and “Eating to Live”

By Brandi Redo A dear friend and colleague of mine introduced me to Calvary’s education coordinator, Elaine, and it was a perfect fit. My passion is in teaching cooking and nutrition classes so I ca…
April 9, 2015

Hope is the Key

“It just feels so good to be able to stick your key in the door and not worry about what’s behind it.” –Jackie, former resident at Calvary Last year at the Hope Awards Dinner, each guest rec…
April 2, 2015

Volunteer Spotlight: Widows Mite Ministry

Being a meal volunteer at Calvary means more than providing food. Volunteers often enjoy fellowship with women at Calvary, just as we all might enjoy sitting down to a meal with our friends and family…
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