A Minute With Sister Mary

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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Happy Valentine's Day!

February 14, 2023

Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you for supporting the families residing at St. Ann’s Center. Your care and love enable our young mothers and their children to heal from the past, thrive in the present, and plan for their futures...

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You Help Families Rewrite Their Futures

January 6, 2023

Happy New Year from St. Ann’s Center! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas season. This week, I am reflecting on January as Poverty Awareness Month. This nationwide initiative exists to raise awareness and consciousness about poverty in the U.S., as well as spotlight how different communities are responding to this pervasive problem

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A Minute With Sister Mary: Your Care and Kindness Matter!

December 2, 2022

It is incredible how time flies. The year 2022 seems like it just began – and now it is nearly over! Yet with this ending comes the beginning of the holiday season – always a special time of year at St. Ann’s Center as resident mothers and their children bond, celebrate, and enjoy Christmastime together

A Minute with Sister Mary: We Are Grateful for You!

November 14, 2022

Hello from St. Ann’s Center – and thank you for your continued support of our mission! Friends and supporters like you have enabled a bundle of blessings and milestone for our community over the past month... (Click here to continue reading).

A Minute with Sister Mary: Thank You, Tonya Sharpe!

October 10, 2022

This month, we specially recognize Tonya Sharpe, who is stepping away from St. Ann’s Center’s Board of Directors after concluding her second term on the Board – including three years as President of the Board.

A Minute with Sister Mary: Love is Inventive to Infinity!

September 19, 2022

Last month, St. Ann’s Center received a visit from a former resident who had lived with us as a young child years ago. This visit was her first in decades. We had a wonderful time touring St. Ann’s, recounting her memories of being cared for here, and discussing how St. Ann’s has adapted and evolved into 2022.

At the end of our visit, she asked our staff a simple question: “How can I help?”

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A Minute With Sister Mary: Summer Fun and Special Moments at St. Ann's Center

August 3, 2022

You may know that we celebrated St. Ann’s Day on July 26 – our annual summer celebration with resident families, children in our Child Care Center, and St. Ann’s staff. This event – hosted here at St. Ann’s – includes fun activities and games, food and drink, and of course, ice cream. The day also offered two particularly special moments which have stayed with me over the last week.

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A Minute With Sister Mary: New Beginnings, Anchored by Housing and Child Care

July 8, 2022

Thank you for enabling new beginnings for families at St. Ann's Center! While no two families who enter our programs are alike, we often see common stressors which have previously impacted a family’s ability to maintain independence and stability. These stressors include...

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A Minute With Sister Mary: A Day in the Life at St. Ann's Center

June 3, 2022

Greetings from St. Ann’s Center! As summer begins, I am reflecting with gratitude on the blessings we have received this year. Your generous support has allowed us to keep serving the women and children most in need in our region. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you...

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