November is Homelessness Awareness Month. On November 4, join St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth, and Families for “In Her Words,” a free event starting at 7:00 pm at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School. Following a short film screening, Initiative Director @KDaniels8 will moderate a community conversation about mothers, homelessness, families, and hope. RSVP here: https://t.co/ZlHUsCvnbm and learn more here: https://t.co/dVPQR7IDYm
St. Ann's Center supports pregnant and/or parenting young woman and their children as as they journey from crisis to stability and lasting independence. Learn more about St. Ann's Center's supportive and transitional housing programs - and how YOU can get involved - @ #linkinbio
Habemus papam! “A few minutes before the white smoke, a small seagull chick appeared near the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. Alongside the chick were two larger seagulls, almost as if they were a family. Just as the mother was feeding the chick, the chimney began to smoke.” [AP]
"Hoppy" Easter from St. Ann's Center! 💐
On this joyous day we thank you, for giving hope to families building new futures as they journey with St. Ann's Center. 💐
We are so glad you are part of this mission. Peace and blessings to you this Easter season! 💐
Thank you @HUBISONFOOTBALL for spreading joy at St. Ann’s Center with your generous donation drive on behalf of our resident families! Thank you, Reina Mason from the George F Young III Foundation, for coordinating donation efforts! #gobisons🏈 #hubisonfootball
You're Invited to Hope Blossoms! Sister Nancy Downing and Event Chair Vince C. Burke, III cordially invite you to Hope Blossoms on May 14 from 6 PM-8PM at Columbia Country Club. Sponsorship and tickets at #linkinbio
Our CEO Sister Nancy Downing spent a wonderful evening as Pam and Dennis Lucey’s guest for @TheIrelandFunds National Gala.
Sister Nancy also got to catch up with St. Ann’s Center’s friends from the Ancient Order of Hibernians: Ray Lynch, Sean Pender, and Liam McNabb.
Check out this article from our CEO Sister Nancy Downing for @USCatholic, highlighting the impact of trauma in the lives of St. Ann's Center clients, and the many other families with children who experience homelessness and housing instability in our country.
March is #WomensHistoryMonth! The #Catholic Church has witnessed countless women throughout the ages who dedicated their lives to Our Lord and those He loves.
Elizabeth Ann Seton was a mother of five, and in her widowhood, she founded the Sisters of Charity in the United States. She is the patron saint of schools and widows. In the DC area, Mother Seton is best known for her ministry in Emmitsburg, MD! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us! 🏫❤️
March is #WomensHistoryMonth! The #Catholic Church has witnessed countless women throughout the ages who dedicated their lives to Our Lord and those He loves.
Elizabeth Ann Seton was a mother of five, and in her widowhood, she founded the Sisters of Charity in the United States. She is the patron saint of schools and widows. In the DC area, Mother Seton is best known for her ministry in Emmitsburg, MD! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us! 🏫❤️
About: @StAnnsCenter helps mothers and children overcome crisis and achieve lasting independence and stability by providing a safe and supportive home, child care, education and employment assistance, and clinical social work services within a Catholic community that welcomes all
In her latest monthly note, CEO Sister Nancy Downing shares how your help will positively impact Kayla*, a young client who moved in to St. Ann's Center's Teen Mother-Baby Program this week. Read here: https://t.co/AAyXmOFMgX
*Client's name changed to maintain privacy.
🫶 "You are smart, wonderful, understood, and super!"
🫶 "You are respected, loved, and cared for."
Learn how YOU can join our community of caring and support young mothers and their children at St. Ann's Center: https://t.co/Yoj4zpsGLf
#MidweekMotivation | We love these encouraging words in the mother-child playroom in our Teen Mother-Baby Program! Thank you to our donors and volunteers for providing the warm, caring, and supportive environment our clients can count on.
About: @StAnnsCenter helps mothers and children overcome crisis and achieve lasting independence and stability by providing a safe and supportive home, child care, education and employment assistance, and clinical social work services within a Catholic community that welcomes all
Announcing our *Hope Blossoms 2025* honorees!
🌸 Hon. Michael S. Steele, MSNBC Host and Former Lt. Gov. of Maryland, will be honored with the Mary McGrory Advocacy Award!
🌸 The Order of Malta Federal Association will be honored with the Michele Heidenberger Volunteer Award!
Help celebrate our honorees at Hope Blossoms on May 14, 2025. Read more in this post or at https://t.co/DPOSyFnrlm
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About our event: Hope Blossoms is our annual event in celebration and support of the women and their children writing new futures at St. Ann's Center.