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…
January 27, 2014
Though the holiday season is over, we’re still reminiscing over a great December here at Calvary. One highlight for among residents and staff alike was our annual Christmas party, which we spent sin…
January 24, 2014
“Something is deeply wrong here, and we need to step back, take a look and listen.” Petula Dvorak: Devastating toll of mental illness demands our attention (Washington Post) “Even as the United…
January 23, 2014
Calvary Women’s Services is pleased to announce a new partnership with Taproot Foundation, who generously awarded Calvary pro bono services valuing $55,000 to expand its thriving volunteer progr…
January 21, 2014
Shibani came to Calvary as a volunteer last month, and jumped right in as both an evening and Life Skills, Education and Arts Program (LEAP) volunteer. Education Coordinator Elaine Johnson notes, “I…
January 17, 2014
“Poorer people don’t need more care at the end of the month for every kind of condition. Just the ones that get worse when you don’t have enough to eat.” Poverty is Literally Making Pe…