Calvary Women’s Services had the opportunity last week to join the Theater Alliance for the world premiere of Spark, a play featuring strong female leads that delves into themes including recovery from trauma, poverty, strained relationships and he…

We asked Calvary volunteers, staff, board members, and residents to describe how they felt about Calvary’s new home on Good Hope Road in ONE word. Here’s what they said: (You can get a sneak peek at our new home on Good Hope Road and a to…

We’re excited to announce that the WHF Foundation awarded Calvary and five other DC-metro area non-profits a community partnership grant. http://bit.ly/TO5paq Here’s a neat story about the vibrant, growing arts community in our new neighborhood:…

In honor of National Volunteer Week, this week’s post comes from one of Calvary’s dedicated volunteers. Overnight volunteer Allison Komara is one of the over 300 people and groups who volunteer with us. If Allison’s story makes you want to get…

Since our January update, Calvary Women’s Services staff has been meeting with new neighbors and prospective partners in the Anacostia community. Calvary’s Executive Director, Kris Thompson, recently attended the February 23rd public hearing rega…

Ten years ago, Calvary Women’s Services held the first Hope Awards Dinner to recognize people whose work – either volunteer or professional – lifts up our community.  At the time, one member of our Board of Directors wrote: “Hope. The mere w…