October 18, 2012
To follow up Tuesday’s post from Walkathon veteran Kris Thompson, one of Calvary’s newest staff members is sharing why she’s walking with Calvary this year. Read on to hear why Walk first-timer…
October 16, 2012
This week, two members of Calvary’s staff will share why they’re walking with us at Calvary’s Help the Homeless Walk on October 27th. Today, seasoned Walkathon pro Kris Thompson, Calvary’s Exe…
October 12, 2012
In the DC area, “family homelessness is on the rise — straining services, filling shelters and forcing parents and their children to sleep in cars, parks, and bus and train stations” http://wap…
October 9, 2012
With the Help the Homeless Walk right around the corner (just 18 days away!), here at Calvary we’re reminiscing about Walkathons past and getting even more excited for this year’s event th…
October 5, 2012
Just in time for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Maryland announces two new laws to help protect victims of domestic violence: http://wapo.st/SYcDVl The high cost of domestic violence: http://nydn…
October 2, 2012
Yesterday marked the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. But at Calvary, domestic violence is an issue that affects our programs year-round. Nearly all of the women who come to Calvary hav…
September 28, 2012
Not only is homelessness growing in the District, but poverty is also rising in local suburbs: http://wapo.st/OWlgP5 “Every citizen of the United States is presumed to have the right to vote; howev…
September 25, 2012
Chef Mike Friedman with host Kymber Messersmith On Sunday, Chefs Justin Bates of Sugo and Mike Friedman of The Red Hen (opening soon in Bloomingdale!) battled in a fierce culinary showdown at the 2nd…
September 21, 2012
A look at the impact of government programs on poverty rates: http://wapo.st/QYSCmk “I was embarrassed. I was 14, and I was homeless.” – one student’s story about being homeless in high schoo…