St. Ann’s Blog

The Catholic Standard recently interviewed Sister Mary Bader, St. Ann's Center CEO, as she prepares to transition into her new role with the Daughters of Charity after 18 years of leading St. Ann's mission. Sister Mary, thank you for all you have done for St. Ann's families! | Continue reading HERE.

Volunteers from Jiffy Lube Live / Live Nation recently hosted a special back-to-school night for the women and their children living at St. Ann's Center. View the highlights and photos - and learn how your team can make a difference by sponsoring or partnering with St. Ann's Center! | Continue reading HERE.

"I write with a heart full of gratitude for the exceptional support you have given mothers and their little ones at St. Ann's. Through your generous gifts, you have helped so many families move from a life of uncertainty to one of hope, opportunity and independence. You have made a lasting difference in their lives.

"Since you are a valued supporter of our mission,  I wanted to share with you some news about an upcoming leadership change at St. Ann’s..."

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

The latest monthly message from Sister Mary Bader, CEO.

"When you support St. Ann’s Center, you aren’t just providing for the basic needs of the families participating in our supportive and transitional housing programs. You’re also helping mothers and children bond, laugh, and make memories together – sometimes in extra-special ways..."

Continue reading HERE.

We specially recognize the donors and supporters who have made gifts in tribute or memorial to special women, mothers, and mother figures as part of our first-ever St. Ann's Day Matching Gift campaign. This campaign is open through August 30, 2023!

Continue to our tribute page HERE.

We have two upcoming chances to socialize with St. Ann's Center! Join us and make friends while celebrating and supporting the families writing new futures as they progress through our transitional and supportive housing programs.

Click HERE for details on our upcoming Happy Hour event and our Annual Fall Social.

Help Us Open Doors of Hope & Welcome! 

This month we celebrate our namesake, St. Ann – the Mother of Mary, and the patron of mothers and grandmothers! As July 26 approaches – St. Ann’s traditional feast day – we invite you to join us in celebrating the special women in your life by making a gift to support the women and their children who turn to St. Ann’s Center for help.

Click HERE to learn more and donate.

The latest monthly message from Sister Mary Bader, CEO.

"Faced with imposing obstacles (including past hurts and traumas), the women who participate in St. Ann's Center's programs nevertheless embark on the brave work of writing new futures for their families..."

Continue reading HERE.

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.