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I volunteer at Calvary because I want to be that person for someone else – to encourage them to press on, to focus on the blessings in life despite its difficulties...
" - Delia, Calvary volunteer
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Enriched through Arts & Education
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At Calvary Women’s Services, our mission is to empower homeless women in Washington, DC, to transform their lives through housing, health, education, and employment programs. We believe that providing quality education services to women plays a huge role in fostering self-reliance and independence.
From daily afternoon classes to exciting field trips, LEAP plays an integral part in women transforming their lives at Calvary.
Visit our blog
for more on LEAP, and to read about recent activities and excursions...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Delia Anteme
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Delia Anteme began as a facilitator for our education classes, and eventually transitioned to an overnight volunteer role when her schedule changed.
When asked why she volunteers, she responded "
I do it because I want to be that person for someone else – to encourage them to press on, to focus on the blessings in life despite its difficulties, and to believe in people’s capacity for kindness and compassion." Read more about Delia's volunteer experience
on our blog.
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Anacostia River Tour with Baker Tilly
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Volunteers from
Baker Tilly
accompanied women on a guided boat tour of the Anacostia River. Field trip participants learned about ecological issues affecting the river, and about the ways in which the
Anacostia Watershed
interacts with the larger Potomac & Chesapeake Bay Watersheds. Check out
our photos
for a visual account of the day:
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Summer Career Fair at THEARC
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Members of Step Up DC, Calvary's job development program, took part in a career fair at
THEARC
(Town Hall Education Arts Center) in Southeast DC. The job fair, sponsored by the DC Department of Human Services, featured over two dozen employers. There was also a variety of community service organizations on hand, offering support to people seeking employment.
Visit our blog
for a full account of the event.
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Women at Calvary were recently treated to an afternoon Spa Day by a group of volunteers. Services included hair, makeup, nails, massage and facials. Luckily, a professional photographer was on hand to capture the magic. To see the
beautiful photos
, click below:
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Know someone looking to get involved at Calvary? For the months of August and September we are looking for volunteers to fill some
overnight shifts
and weekend
meal shifts
.
If you are interested, or know someone who might be, contact
Tammy Wright
for more info including dates for the available shifts.
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You can help Calvary connect to new supporters and friends!
Currently, we're looking to connect with the following companies:
- Accenture
- American Airlines
- CareFirst
- Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox
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Do you have a connection to one of these companies, and would you be willing to help bring them into the Calvary community? If so, please send a quick note to
Lisa Buchs
to let us know. We will do the work, we just need your help making the connection! Thank you in advance for connecting Calvary with potential supporters who can help us end homelessness in Washington, DC.
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Welcome to Calvary's Family
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We extend a warm welcome to the following new volunteers:
Charlie Martin
and
Krystal Ramseur
.
We're so glad to have you on our team!
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Calvary Women's Services
202-678-2341
info@calvaryservices.org
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