May 31, 2013
“Known as Joe the Barber, the 82-year-old retired businessman has been cutting hair for a quarter-century, charging nothing more than a thank you, and maybe a hug.” The Barber in the Park: A Man…
May 28, 2013
Elaine Johnson recently joined Calvary Women’s Services’ staff as an Education Coordinator, focusing on building and strengthening the Life Skills, Education, and Arts Program at Calvary. We are h…
May 24, 2013
“Mental health campaigners said GPs needed to be aware of such disparities when deciding how to commission resources for treatment and support.” Women 40% More Likely Than Men to Develop Mental I…
May 21, 2013
Last month, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the winner of their Project REACH (Real-time Electronic Access for Caregivers and the Homeless) initiative: a mobile application that provide…
May 17, 2013
“One of the goals of Calvary Women’s Services is to help women find housing during the time they are settled in the shelter.” A Fresh Start on Good Hope Road (Street Sense) “Numerous studies…
May 16, 2013
Thanks so much to everyone who made our 12th Annual Hope Awards Dinner on Tuesday such a great success! It was an awesome evening of great food and drinks, amazing silent auction items and packages,…
May 15, 2013
On Tuesday, May 14th, business and community leaders joined Calvary Women’s Services as Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton was recognized with the Hope Award. Congresswoman Norton was presented the…
May 10, 2013
“Without a safe and stable home, survivors of domestic violence have little chance of escaping abusive environments and rebuilding their lives.” To Curb Domestic Violence, Start With Housing (Huf…
May 7, 2013
Board member Kymber Messersmith celebrates onstage at the Hope Awards Executive Director Kris Thompson with honoree Sandra Evers-Manly, emcee Steve Rudin of ABC7/WJLA-TV, and Board President Tracy Bal…