St. Ann's in the News

Christmas Message from Sister Nancy Downing, CEO

January 14, 2025

The latest note from Sister Nancy Downing, CEO:

Most importantly, you've helped provide the gift of hope for the year ahead. Each woman at St. Ann's has her own goals and hopes for 2025. And thanks to you, each woman will be supported in pursuing her goals.

Christmas Open House Highlights!

December 11, 2024

On Dec. 8, we hosted St. Ann's Center's Annual Christmas Open House with help from Bishop Roy Campbell. We are excited to share this article from the Catholic Standard, featuring highlights, quotes, and photos from our event.

Click to read more!

Join Our 2024 "Give Your Cup" Campaign!

November 18, 2024

You Can Make a Difference, One "Cup" at a Time! This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to help support families at St. Ann's through our annual "Give Your Cup" campaign.

The idea is simple: for less than the cost of a daily coffee, you can positively impact the families healing, stabilizing, and growing to independence through St. Ann's programs.

Click here to learn how you can "Give Your Cup" for #GivingTuesday2024!

Committed to Caring!

September 16, 2024

"This month I had the chance to attend the annual cookout for St. Ann’s families hosted by the Blue Knights (MD 1 chapter). A “non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men and women who enjoy riding motorcycles,” the Blue Knights are familiar and beloved to staff, supporters, and alumna of St. Ann’s programs.

"And after attending this cookout, I understand why!"

Visit Sister Nancy's Note to read more.

2 Reasons I'm Grateful for You

July 12, 2024

"We feel immense thankfulness for you and others who help ensure that children at St. Ann’s Center have... not just fundamental shelter and security, but also the loving, caring support of our staff, who help mom and her children heal together from the disruptive effects of housing instability."

Celebrate St. Ann's Day!

July 2, 2024

This July 26 - St. Ann's Feast Day - we invite you to celebrate the mothers and their children at St. Ann's Center rewriting their futures. This is a wonderful way to honor a special woman in your life while also doubling your giving impact through a dollar-for-dollar match from The Raskob Foundation!

Click here to learn more!

NBC4 Story Celebrates Sister Mary Bader and St. Ann's Center

November 30, 2023

Breaking News! NBC4 Washington ran a #GivingTuesday story highlighting Sister Mary Bader's impact during her 18 years as CEO of St. Ann's Center. But as Sister Mary always says, the focus is not her leadership - but rather the team and the community who have powered St. Ann's mission ever since our founding in 1860.

Click here to read more and watch the NBC4 story.

Support the Families of St. Ann's Center and "Give Your Cup" this #GivingTuesday

November 8, 2023

#GivingTuesday is a wonderful way to kick off the giving season! This #GivingTuesday, we ask you to join us and "Give Your Cup" of coffee, tea, or any other "cup" for one day ($6), one week ($30), one month ($120), one day a week for a year ($312), or any amount in-between to support St. Ann's families. | Click HERE to learn more.

Please Join Our Annual Fall Social!

August 25, 2023

Please join us on Wednesday, October 4 at 5:30 PM for our annual Fall Social at the Irish Inn at Glen Echo! We are celebrating St. Ann's Center families and all they have achieved this past year. Join us in socializing with the people who make St. Ann's mission possible!

Click HERE for Event Info & RSVP

Summer Happy Hour Fundraiser

June 29, 2023

All are welcome to our Happy Hour Fundraiser! St. Ann's will be selling $20 wristbands which get you extended Happy Hour deals and 1 ticket entry into our raffle! Proceeds directly support St. Ann's transitional and supportive housing programs for mothers and their children.

Click HERE for details and RSVP link.

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