November 1, 2013
“Under the program, known formally as the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program, or SNAP, a family of four that gets $668 per month in benefits will find that amount cut by $36.” …
October 29, 2013
We are so fortunate to count Gillian Cook, our whip-smart IT consultant, among the Calvary community. Not only does Gillian keep our computer systems running smoothly, she’s also an avid cyclist…
October 25, 2013
“Seventy-seven percent of conference participants either agreed or strongly agreed that ‘people can’t always get the mental health services and treatment they need.’ Stigma and pov…
October 22, 2013
Meet LaRae, overnight volunteer extraordinaire! LaRae started volunteering at Calvary this past January and has already logged 350 hours of volunteer time, which makes her one of our most active volun…
October 18, 2013
“’It’s OK to have a voice,’ she said. ‘Your voice has been silenced for years. You can remain anonymous, but you can have a voice.’” Domestic Violence Survivor Helps Abused Women Regai…
October 17, 2013
The holidays are just around the corner, and for many of us, now is the time when we begin planning out our Thanksgiving plans and celebrations. At Calvary Women’s Services, we’re excited to be ce…
October 15, 2013
After a long, hot summer, the recent drop in temperature has been cause for celebration at Calvary Women’s Services. For many folks, fall is the time when we start to crave warm, comforting foods.…
October 11, 2013
“On Friday, a domestic violence program in DC called Survivors and Advocates For Empowerment with an intake center just blocks from the Capitol announced that it needed to raise $19,000 in a wee…
October 8, 2013
We are so proud to announce that the Walmart Foundation has chosen Calvary Women’s Services to be the recipient of a $25,000 grant to be used for our new Nutrition Education Program! The Nutrition…