February 17, 2014
At this time of year, the cold weather can be tiresome, and many of us start yearning for more sunshine and warmer temperatures. After last week’s snowstorm brought several inches of snow to the…
February 14, 2014
“’It really changes your perception of the problem of homelessness and the people who end up being homeless,’ said Cooper.” Anderson Cooper: How I see Homeless People Now (CBS) “Studies esti…
February 12, 2014
If you’re a friend of Calvary Women’s Services, you’ve likely come across our mission statement, part of which is emblazoned on our donor wall: to offer a safe, caring place for tonight; sup…
February 10, 2014
It’s a common goal for many of us to aim for better health at the start of a new year, and in Calvary Women’s Services’ latest Life Skills, Education and Arts Program (LEAP) class in Nutrition E…
February 7, 2014
“According to their agreement, half of excess surplus funds will go to the Housing Production Trust Fund, the city’s primary mechanism for building and maintaining affordable housing.” Affor…
February 5, 2014
by Elaine Johnson At Calvary, we’re so fortunate to count the Junior League of Washington among our long-time friends. The Junior League has generously supplied many years of game nights and meals…
February 3, 2014
What does home mean to you? The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development posed this question recently as a prompt for their Housing for All writing competition. Elsie, a resident at Ca…
January 31, 2014
“They said that ongoing efforts to reform Medicaid in the commonwealth should be given time to bear fruit before expansion is considered.” Va. House Members Say No to Medicaid Expansion (Washing…
January 29, 2014
Ever since she was little, Tamara has struggled with many phobias. Years of instability in her early life led to a long struggle with anxiety, and her mental health issues contributed to her homelessn…