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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: 

 Register Here  |  Tickets  |  Sponsorships   Auction 

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].

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