St. Ann’s celebrates Auction items Featured at its Annual Gala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 9, 2026 | Contact: Ellen Toups [email protected]; 301-559-5500 x187

Washington, DC-Sister Nancy Downing, CEO of St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth & Families, announced there will be over three dozen attractive items and experiences that will be offered as a part of its annual gala auction, Hope Blossoms, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, MD.

Auction items include: 

·      Highly sought tickets for the Bruce Springsteen & E Street Land of Hopes and Dreams American Tour concert at National Stadium on Wednesday, May, 27, 2026

·      PNC Diamond Club Tickets (4) to a 2026 Nationals Game with parking for one car and four on-field passes to watch Nationals batting practice 

·      Dozens of artwork, sporting events, and theater and restaurant tickets--courtesy of friends of St. Ann’s in the Washington, DC area

There will be a raffle, a silent auction and a live auction—all of which promise to make for a lively and interesting evening for everybody. If you are seeking both to benefit St. Ann’s and the communities it serves while also finding a special gift to offer a friend or family member please join us at our Hope Blossoms auction.

Hope Blossoms 2026
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St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth & Families is one of the longest continuously serving social service agencies in the Washington, D.C. area. Founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1860, today St. Ann’s Center 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.
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Featured Auction Items:

Experience the Washington Nationals like never before with premium seats and batting practice access.

Don’t miss your chance to experience Bruce Springsteen live on his Land of Hope and Dreams tour.

About St. Ann's Center

St. Ann’s Center 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.