Thanksgiving Message from Sister Nancy
Dear Friends,
With Thanksgiving almost here, I want to thank you for supporting the young families who call St. Ann’s Center home.
Tonight, 21 women and 25 children will sleep in warm and safe rooms of their own, here at St. Ann’s. What a blessing and a gift from you.
And in the morning, from the uncertainty of homelessness to the promise of hope, our mothers and children will rise – healing, growing, and creating a brighter future in our supportive and nurturing environment.
How is all this possible? The answer is simple – because people like you care a whole lot.
Thank you. You are always in my prayers – and especially so at Thanksgiving.
If you are inspired to make an extra difference for St. Ann’s Center families, please check out our “Powering Hope” matching gift campaign at stanns.org, which will help provide for a critical structural need here at St. Ann’s.
In the past six months, we have celebrated with six of our families who have transitioned from St. Ann’s Center to homes of their own. With your support, we hope to celebrate more families’ successful transitions in 2026.
Thank you, and God bless you.
- Sister Nancy Downing
CEO, St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families
Powering Hope for St. Ann's Center Families
This #GivingTuesday, Help Power Hope for St. Ann's Families! Tonight at St. Ann’s Center, 24 young mothers will tuck their child into a warm, safe bed — perhaps for the first time in a while. Today, that safety is at risk. Our aging electrical panel must be replaced immediately to keep our building safe and warm for every family who depends on us. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, every donation will be doubled!
Thank you for giving families a safe home and a restful night’s sleep.