Trauma creates homelessness. What can Catholics do about it?
Just In! Read Sister Nancy Downing's brand-new article on the connections between trauma and homelessness, published today at U.S. Catholic.
Dear Friends,
Thank you for supporting young families overcoming crisis through St. Ann's Center's programs!
I'm excited to share this article published today at U.S. Catholic, in which Sister Nancy Downing, our CEO, and Knina Harvey, LICSW, our Director of Clinical and Social Work Services, discuss the impact of trauma in the lives of our clients and the many other families with children who experience homelessness and housing instability in our country.
Thank you for supporting young families overcoming crisis through St. Ann's Center's programs!
I'm excited to share this article published today at U.S. Catholic, in which Sister Nancy Downing, our CEO, and Knina Harvey, LICSW, our Director of Clinical and Social Work Services, discuss the impact of trauma in the lives of our clients and the many other families with children who experience homelessness and housing instability in our country.
"At St. Ann’s we encounter young women who have become homeless because of abandonment, neglect, and other forms of trauma. These are deep wounds that take time to heal. We can help a client train for a meaningful job or begin to save for a deposit on a new apartment, but we also need to support her psychological and spiritual needs as we work with her on those case management goals."
The stories we encounter at St. Ann's Center are often heartbreaking. But thanks to you and the caring community who power this mission, mothers and their children are able to begin healing and growing towards brighter futures.
Thank you. I sincerely hope you'll check out this vital article at the link above!
Sincerely,
Susan Flaherty
Vice President, Development
St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families
Thank you. I sincerely hope you'll check out this vital article at the link above!
Sincerely,
Susan Flaherty
Vice President, Development
St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families
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