June 24, 2011
Although the city has made progress, AIDS remains a significant concern in the district … and homeless women in D.C. are more likely to be affected than the general population: http://wapo.st/k…
June 21, 2011
What do you call a six-run comeback by the Nats, a rare June night that requires a sweatshirt, and a group of Calvary supporters gathered together? ABSOLUTELY PERFECT (of course, if you’re a Cardina…
June 17, 2011
HUD issued their annual homelessness assessment report to congress this week. Read a summary of this year’s findings here: http://1.usa.gov/l9ovpj Local organizations working to prevent and end hom…
June 14, 2011
In late May, the Junior League of Washington hosted a “Night of Poetry and Prose” for the women at Calvary. A stage, coupled with dim lights, coffee, and treats made for a fun special event for Ca…
June 10, 2011
Especially with this recent heat wave, summer can be a dangerous time for men and women experiencing homelessness: http://bit.ly/kGKxWs HUD to tighten regulations for affordable housing efforts: ht…
June 7, 2011
Well, that was a close one. If you’ve been following the news this spring, the new D.C. budget planned on cutting over $100 million in funds for social services, including over $20 million in fundin…
June 3, 2011
Tight budgets lead agencies to introduce controversial practices for homeless men and women seeking shelter. http://wapo.st/mRsU9x Cuts to mental health funds mean that many with chronic mental illne…
May 31, 2011
Life Skills Leaders Connect! About a week ago, a group of Calvary’s dedicated Life Skills volunteers got together for a “Life Skills Leaders Connect” event at the National Portrait Gallery court…
May 27, 2011
Good news! DC Council Chairman Kwame Brown restores over $23 million in much-needed funding for homeless services in the budget: http://wapo.st/jtjSDN Response to the Washington Post’s piece about…