St. Ann’s Blog

Statement RE: Johnson v. Grants Pass

April 22, 2024

Sister Nancy Downing, CEO of St. Ann's Center, shared the following statement regarding Johnson v. Grants Pass, the homelessness-centered case going before the Supreme Court today.

Hope Blossoms 2024: Press Release

April 17, 2024

Washington native and noted Catholic nonprofit leader Sister Mary Bader, D.C., will be honored for her 18 years of servant-leadership at St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families at the agency’s Hope Blossoms fundraiser on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Q+A with Pam & Dennis Lucey, Hope Blossoms Co-Chairs

April 8, 2022

St. Ann’s Center is delighted to have Pam & Dennis Lucey serve as Co-Chairs for this year’s Hope Blossoms gala! In this Q+A, Pam and Dennis took time to share what St. Ann’s means to them.

Easter Joy at St. Ann's Center

April 5, 2024

Sister Nancy reflects on special Easter moments at St. Ann's Center - moments sparked by your care and kindness. | Continue reading HERE.

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.

Click here to continue reading.

Supporters Like You Make Successes Possible

March 14, 2024

A note from Sister Nancy Downing, CEO:

“That’s what we all need sometimes! Someone who can offer reassurance, safety and encouragement, and then set us on our way again."

Continue reading here.

In the News!

March 14, 2024

In the News! | Last Friday, Catholic Standard ran a wonderful story welcoming our CEO, Sister Nancy Downing, and her call to love and serve others.

Link to the full story HERE.

Sister Nancy's Note

February 14, 2024

The first monthly note from Sister Nancy Downing, CEO, as she shares the warm welcome she received and special moments in her first month at St. Ann's Center. | Continue reading here.