The challenges of “screening” for domestic violence: http://reut.rs/NpzKvU New York City – along with DC – has seen huge increases in shelter needs over the past year: http://nyti.ms/OmQ8x2 Summer is winding down and school will be starting…

This article says ending homelessness should start locally – right here in D.C. What do you think? http://huff.to/MyJe2X New York City’s guaranteed shelter policy attracts more homeless families than local organizations have space for: http://ny…

Women at Calvary often find expressing themselves creatively to be a way to heal from trauma and challenges they have experienced in their lives. Volunteers at our Life Skills, Education, and Art Program lead classes like poetry, creative expression,…

Stories from last week’s White House panel on child and youth homelessness: http://huff.to/Llypzs One community in South Carolina saw five deaths from domestic violence in a week and local shelters can’t meet the rising need: http://on.wfmy.com/…

Men and women with mental illnesses “are especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and death.” http://bit.ly/KYeExz Another risk during the hotter months – incidents of domestic violence often rise during the summer: http://bit.ly/N2WSPp…

This recent D.C. heat wave puts people who are homeless at risk: http://huff.to/MXDWiZ. Tips on staying healthy in extreme temperatures: http://bit.ly/LKttne Helpful summary of the ways the Affordable Care Act will benefit people with mental illnesse…

 With housing scarce in DC, homeless families must make tough decisions: http://wapo.st/NsjHHN  How this week’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act will keep Americans healthier: http://wapo.st/NX72jM  Temperatures are expected to top 100 degrees…

New report shows that three-quarters of “millennials” (ages 20-35) gave to a nonprofit organization last year. More interesting facts in this study: http://bit.ly/MvvlE6 “The last day of school last week was the last day of stability for many…

Inspirational story about a student overcoming the challenges of being homeless to go on to college at Harvard: http://bit.ly/Nke5Uc UNICEF reports that the US has the second-highest rate of childhood poverty in the developed world: http://bit.ly/KF…

Help for homeless female veterans in the community: http://wapo.st/N5CbiT Nutrition and homelessness: “Without healthful foods to eat, homeless people have very few chances of avoiding obesity.” http://huff.to/Kh1Uqv Hundreds in District to lose…