St. Ann's in the News

Mass and Reception Welcoming Sister Nancy

April 2, 2024

Thank you to everyone who attended (in person and in spirit) our Welcome Mass - celebrated by His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington - to welcome Sister Nancy Downing, CND, as St. Ann's Center's next CEO!

Click here for event recap and photos.

In Her Own Words: Sierra's Story

November 11, 2022

Sierra is an accomplished student and an aspiring business owner who moved with her daughter into St. Ann’s Center’s Hope House program after her employer shuttered during COVID. Sierra took time out of her busy schedule to share her journey and her experience as a young mother.

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Welcome, Sister Nancy Downing!

January 16, 2024

St. Ann's Center staff, Board members, program alumni, and supporters gathered on Thursday, January 11 at Busboys and Poets (Brookland) to welcome Sister Nancy Downing, CND, as St. Ann's next CEO.

Click here to see photos and an event recap!

NBC4 Story Celebrates Sister Mary Bader and St. Ann's Center

November 30, 2023

Breaking News! NBC4 Washington ran a #GivingTuesday story highlighting Sister Mary Bader's impact during her 18 years as CEO of St. Ann's Center. But as Sister Mary always says, the focus is not her leadership - but rather the team and the community who have powered St. Ann's mission ever since our founding in 1860.

Click here to read more and watch the NBC4 story.

Support the Families of St. Ann's Center and "Give Your Cup" this #GivingTuesday

November 8, 2023

#GivingTuesday is a wonderful way to kick off the giving season! This #GivingTuesday, we ask you to join us and "Give Your Cup" of coffee, tea, or any other "cup" for one day ($6), one week ($30), one month ($120), one day a week for a year ($312), or any amount in-between to support St. Ann's families. | Click HERE to learn more.

Please Join Our Annual Fall Social!

August 25, 2023

Please join us on Wednesday, October 4 at 5:30 PM for our annual Fall Social at the Irish Inn at Glen Echo! We are celebrating St. Ann's Center families and all they have achieved this past year. Join us in socializing with the people who make St. Ann's mission possible!

Click HERE for Event Info & RSVP

Summer Happy Hour Fundraiser

June 29, 2023

All are welcome to our Happy Hour Fundraiser! St. Ann's will be selling $20 wristbands which get you extended Happy Hour deals and 1 ticket entry into our raffle! Proceeds directly support St. Ann's transitional and supportive housing programs for mothers and their children.

Click HERE for details and RSVP link.

Join Us for Hope Blossoms!

March 23, 2023

You are cordially invited to join St. Ann's Center in celebrating our families' successes at Hope Blossoms, our annual cocktail reception and awards ceremony!

For more info - incl. our Young Adult tickets and Event Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities - click here.

Merry Christmas - from Our Families to Yours!

December 21, 2022

We have created a brief slideshow video to share the many ways that you and other caring friends have helped bring Christmas to life at St. Ann's this year!

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7 Reasons We're Grateful for You!

November 23, 2022

Hello from St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families! This Thanksgiving week, we wanted to express just a few of the many ways we are grateful for you and the difference you make for the families living at St. Ann’s.