St. Ann’s Blog

The Catholic Standard published a story about an exceedingly special visit to St. Ann's Center by Thea LaFond-Gadson, Olympics gold medalist in the women's triple jump! If you need a reason to smile today, please check out the story at the link below!

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"This month I had the chance to attend the annual cookout for St. Ann’s families hosted by the Blue Knights (MD 1 chapter). A “non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men and women who enjoy riding motorcycles,” the Blue Knights are familiar and beloved to staff, supporters, and alumna of St. Ann’s programs.

"And after attending this cookout, I understand why!"

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August is National Make-A-Will Month! A Message from the Development Desk.

You're Invited! St. Ann's Center's end-of-summer happy hour fundraiser is happening at Dacha Beer Garden, Navy Yard location on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. All are welcome!

We specially recognize the donors and supporters who have made gifts in tribute or memorial to special women, mothers, mother figures, and other special persons as part of our second annual St. Ann's Day Matching Gift campaign. This campaign is open through August 30, 2024!

As I reflect on Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, I am thankful for the increasing acknowledgment and conversation about this topic. Our experiences at St. Ann’s Center show us how transformative these conversations can be in the lives of the clients we journey with.

"We feel immense thankfulness for you and others who help ensure that children at St. Ann’s Center have... not just fundamental shelter and security, but also the loving, caring support of our staff, who help mom and her children heal together from the disruptive effects of housing instability."

Read More at Sister Nancy's Note

This July 26 - St. Ann's Feast Day - we invite you to celebrate the mothers and their children at St. Ann's Center rewriting their futures. This is a wonderful way to honor a special woman in your life while also doubling your giving impact through a dollar-for-dollar match from The Raskob Foundation!

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Mom gently knelt down beside her little one, helped collect her things, and placed a loving arm around her shoulder. “How was your day?” Mom said. “Tell me about that artwork you made.”

Read more at Sister Nancy's Note HERE.

St. Ann's Center In The News! "Center founded by Daughters of Charity aids single mothers and children in DC area" - Global Sisters Report (6/3/2024)