St. Ann's in the News

Hope Blossoms in 50 Days!

March 21, 2023

50 Days until #HopeBlossoms! Will you join us?

Sister Mary Bader, DC, and Honorary Co-Hosts Jan & John Magnolia invite you to Hope Blossoms - our annual cocktail reception and awards ceremony which celebrates and supports the families rewriting their futures at St. Ann's Center.

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Honoring Past, Present, and Future

March 2, 2023

The latest monthly message from Sister Mary Bader, CEO.

"Even if I tried, I could never fit all the Women’s History-makers who have impacted St. Ann’s Center in a single message! Still, I’d like to share briefly about one pioneering woman whose legacy continues to influence St. Ann’s and the families residing with us... "

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Merry Christmas - from Our Families to Yours!

December 21, 2022

We have created a brief slideshow video to share the many ways that you and other caring friends have helped bring Christmas to life at St. Ann's this year!

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7 Reasons We're Grateful for You!

November 23, 2022

Hello from St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families! This Thanksgiving week, we wanted to express just a few of the many ways we are grateful for you and the difference you make for the families living at St. Ann’s.

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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.

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Creativity to Infinity

September 8, 2022

A reflection on hope, gratitude, and emerging from challenges, by Sister Mary Bader, CEO of St. Ann's Center.

This article was originally published on Sept. 6, 2022, at the Catalogue for Philanthropy blog.

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Melody's Story: From Trauma to Healing and Hope

July 14, 2022

As a survivor of childhood trauma, sadly, when Melody had no familial or social supports she was placed in Maryland's foster care system. When she became pregnant, she moved again, this time to St. Ann’s Center's Teen Mother-Baby Program.

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St. Ann's Center's Model of Care

July 7, 2022

The Directors of St. Ann's Center's Residential Programs and Clinical and Social Work Services recently joined us for a conversation on St. Ann's emerging Model of Care - and how this model supports mothers' mental health during and after their time at St. Ann's.

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Hope Blossoms 2022: Highlights

June 14, 2022

Hope "Blossomed" on May 11, 2022 at Columbia Country Club, where over 300 guests gathered for St. Ann's Center's first in-person reception and awards ceremony since 2019! This special evening was an unprecedented success thanks to our dedicated sponsors, donors, partners, and staff.

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Screenshot of Washington Post article about St. Ann's Center

"This is what supporting life looks like. The rest is just politics."

May 18, 2022

(Washington, D.C.) On May 9, 2022, Washington Post columnist Petula Dvorak wrote about her visit to St. Ann's Center and her encounters with the mothers who live here. Thank you Petula for highlighting St. Ann's mission!

Read the full article on the Washington Post website here.

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St. Ann's in the News

Hope Blossoms in 50 Days!

Honoring Past, Present, and Future

Merry Christmas - from Our Families to Yours!

7 Reasons We're Grateful for You!

In Her Own Words: Sierra's Story

Creativity to Infinity

Melody's Story: From Trauma to Healing and Hope

St. Ann's Center's Model of Care

Hope Blossoms 2022: Highlights

"This is what supporting life looks like. The rest is just politics."

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