St. Ann's in the News

Creativity to Infinity

September 8, 2022

A reflection on hope, gratitude, and emerging from challenges, by Sister Mary Bader, CEO of St. Ann's Center.

This article was originally published on Sept. 6, 2022, at the Catalogue for Philanthropy blog.

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Melody's Story: From Trauma to Healing and Hope

July 14, 2022

As a survivor of childhood trauma, sadly, when Melody had no familial or social supports she was placed in Maryland's foster care system. When she became pregnant, she moved again, this time to St. Ann’s Center's Teen Mother-Baby Program.

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St. Ann's Center's Model of Care

July 7, 2022

The Directors of St. Ann's Center's Residential Programs and Clinical and Social Work Services recently joined us for a conversation on St. Ann's emerging Model of Care - and how this model supports mothers' mental health during and after their time at St. Ann's.

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Hope Blossoms 2022: Highlights

June 14, 2022

Hope "Blossomed" on May 11, 2022 at Columbia Country Club, where over 300 guests gathered for St. Ann's Center's first in-person reception and awards ceremony since 2019! This special evening was an unprecedented success thanks to our dedicated sponsors, donors, partners, and staff.

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"This is what supporting life looks like. The rest is just politics."

May 18, 2022

(Washington, D.C.) On May 9, 2022, Washington Post columnist Petula Dvorak wrote about her visit to St. Ann's Center and her encounters with the mothers who live here. Thank you Petula for highlighting St. Ann's mission!

Read the full article on the Washington Post website here.

"Everyday is Mother's Day at St. Ann's in Hyattsville"

May 5, 2022

(Washington, DC) On May 2,2022, NBC4 Washington aired a local news story spotlighting the mothers who are re-writing their futures at St. Ann's Center. Special thanks to Reporter Tommy McFly for visiting St. Ann's and capturing these special interviews!

Watch the story on the NBC website here.

You're Invited to Hope Blossoms!

March 14, 2022

Hope Blossoms 2022 will take place Wednesday, May 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Columbia Country Club. Sister Mary Bader, DC and Honorary Co-hosts Pam & Dennis Lucey invite you to a celebration of St. Ann's Center's families and our continuing mission to heal, strengthen and inspire vulnerable mothers and their children.

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National Catholic Register: "How the Daughters of Charity Have Adapted to Aid Mothers and Their Children"

March 30, 2022

This March 28, 2022 article in the National Catholic Register highlighted Jasmine Rolon and her son, one of the families being served at St. Ann's. The story also highlighted St. Ann's tradition of caring, established by the Daughters of Charity in 1860 and continued today!

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NY Times: “The Only Home Her Daughter Has Ever Known”

May 26, 2020

The May 18, 2020 issue of The New York Times featured the stories of Susana Chiang and her daughter, one of the families being served by St. Ann's, and of Lazett Henry, a former resident, and how St. Ann's provides a true home. Read the full article at The New York Times

Catholic agencies view Washington Archdiocese through people, not power

May 17, 2019

A look at how Catholic Agencies are meeting the needs of the community featuring St. Ann's and our CEO, Sister Mary Bader.

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