The women who come to Calvary have always been among the most vulnerable members of the DC community – survivors of trauma, in recovery from addiction, living with mental illness, or suffering from chronic health conditions. Calvary has always helped them find comprehensive care: permanent and transitional housing, mental health and addiction recovery services, healthy meals, education, job readiness programs, life skills classes, and a sisterhood of support. But the pandemic has proved challenging: a spike in cases of domestic violence will likely increase homelessness and job loss threatens progress. Looking ahead means keeping housing safe and helping women whose progress was derailed get back on track. Calvary continues to provide a safe place for homeless women: you can ensure that it will do so tomorrow.

Headquarters: DC-Ward 8

Where They Operate: DC-Citywide

Age Groups Served: Adult (25-49)

Population(s) Served: Women/Girls


  • Number of people (clients, patrons, students, etc) your organization serves annually:   120
  • Number of volunteers who work with your organization annually:   350
  • Number of nights of safe housing provided in a single year:   20,000
  • Percentage of women at Calvary who moved into their own homes last year:   70 percent

Awards & Recognition

Honorable mention winner, The Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management, 2015

Recipient of Charity Navigator’s 4-Star Rating, 2014 & 2015

Winner, Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s Board Leadership Award, 2014

Institutional Giving Coordinator Lisa Buchs named Rising Star, Fundraising Professionals of the Year Awards, 2014

Executive Director Kris Thompson received honorable mention for the Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman EXCEL Award, 2010

Winner, Washington Area Women’s Foundation Leadership Award, 2009

Recipient, Independent Charities Seal of Excellence, 2008

District of Columbia Bar Charity of the Year, 2006

Finalist, The Washington Post Award for Excellence in Non-Profit Management, 2003

Press

Budget (FY2023)

  • The current budget for Calvary Women's Services is: $3 million or higher
  • $1 million to $3 million
  • $500k to $1 million
  • Less than $500k

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