Join Us for Hope Blossoms 2025!

You're Invited to Hope Blossoms!
Sister Nancy Downing and Event Chair Vince C. Burke, III cordially invite you to the annual Hope Blossoms gala, taking place on May 14 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Join us in celebrating St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families' history and mission!
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Place: Columbia Country Club
Click here for sponsorship opportunities and event tickets:
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All proceeds will directly support St. Ann's Center's programs.
Event Details
- Complimentary Valet Parking; however, we recommend taxi, Uber, or Lyft!
- Business attire please; jackets for men, no denim.
- Discount tickets are available for Young Professionals
We thank our Hope Blossoms 2025 Event Sponsors
Sponsors make Hope Blossoms possible! St. Ann's Center wishes to acknowledge the following sponsors:
Benefactor
Kathy and Ed Quinn, Jr.
Cory and Joe Rogers, Jr.
Legacy
Kammie and Scott Bell
A Friend of St. Ann's Center
Genevieve L. Murphy
The Joseph E. Robert, Jr. Charitable Trust | Fight for Children
Advocate
Archdiocese of Washington
C. Maury Devine
Kimberly and John Manthei
Believer
Mary Lou Goehrung, Signs by Tomorrow - Rockville
Thomas and Julia Heidenberger
Jan and John Magnolia
Genevieve L. Murphy
Mary Noël and Bill Page
Judy and John Ritz
Rothwell Family Foundation
Albert and Linda Rosecan Charitable Foundation
Supporter
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Borger
Thomas and Julia Heidenberger
Pam and Dennis Lucey
Colleen Mahoney
Mary and Matt McCormick
Jane and Mark Polivka
Lisa and Chris Smith
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, Inc.
Colleen and John Williams
Allies
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Aertker, III
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Carolyn and Kevin Boyle
Compass Advocacy
Barbara and Joseph Edmondson
Heritage Investors Management Corporation
Robert H. Lacey, III
R. Scott and Courtney Clark Pastrick
Event Sponsors play a prominent role in the success of Hope Blossoms and providing much needed resources for the families served at St. Ann's Center. If you are interested in this opportunity, corresponding sponsorship benefits, or have questions please contact Ellen Toups, 301-559-5500 ext. 187, or by email at [email protected].
Gala deadline: Please submit your program ad in high resolution (300 dpi), logo, and website URL by April 15, 2025 to [email protected].