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St. Ann's Center

@StAnnsCenter

St. Ann’s Center helps mothers and their children overcome crisis and achieve lasting independence and stability.

 Hyattsville, MD
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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: sacfcyaf.givecloud.co/in-her… and learn more here: stanns.org/inherwords
Promotional graphic for "In Her Words" event with St. Ann's Center co-sponsored with the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life on Tuesday, November 4th, 7:00-9:00 PM at Nolan Center for the Performing Arts at Georgetown Visitation High School. Includes a viewing of a Short Film about homelessness, mothers, families, and hope, a panel led by Kim Daniels J.D., and a reception with neighbors and fellow change-makers in the DMV.

ALT Promotional graphic for "In Her Words" event with St. Ann's Center co-sponsored with the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life on Tuesday, November 4th, 7:00-9:00 PM at Nolan Center for the Performing Arts at Georgetown Visitation High School. Includes a viewing of a Short Film about homelessness, mothers, families, and hope, a panel led by Kim Daniels J.D., and a reception with neighbors and fellow change-makers in the DMV.

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A man, a guitar and a mission for the benefit of St. Ann’s @StAnnsCenter bit.ly/4lZXW8x
Country music singer Steven Cade (center) donates a guitar to St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families in Hyattsville, Maryland after performing for residents and guests there July 9. At right is Sister Nancy Downing, a religious sister in the Congregation of Notre Dame who is the CEO of St. Ann’s, and at left is Cade’s wife, Kellee. (Catholic Standard photo by Patrick Ryan)

ALT Country music singer Steven Cade (center) donates a guitar to St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families in Hyattsville, Maryland after performing for residents and guests there July 9. At right is Sister Nancy Downing, a religious sister in the Congregation of Notre Dame who is the CEO of St. Ann’s, and at left is Cade’s wife, Kellee. (Catholic Standard photo by Patrick Ryan)

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Catholic Standard@CathStandard8 Jun 2025
.@StAnnsCenter honors Michael Steele, Order of Malta at Hope Blossoms gala bit.ly/3FJnWpc
At the May 14 Hope Blossoms event for St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families, Mary Lou Goehrung (left), St. Ann’s Board president, and its CEO Sister Nancy Downing (right) present Michael Steele (center), the former lieutenant governor of Maryland who is now a host with MSNBC, with the 2025 Mary McGrory Advocacy Award in recognition of his longtime advocacy for mothers and their children who journey with St. Ann’s Center. The event was held at Columbia Country Club. (Photo for St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families by Mike Colella)

ALT At the May 14 Hope Blossoms event for St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families, Mary Lou Goehrung (left), St. Ann’s Board president, and its CEO Sister Nancy Downing (right) present Michael Steele (center), the former lieutenant governor of Maryland who is now a host with MSNBC, with the 2025 Mary McGrory Advocacy Award in recognition of his longtime advocacy for mothers and their children who journey with St. Ann’s Center. The event was held at Columbia Country Club. (Photo for St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families by Mike Colella)

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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
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Habemus papam! Welcome, Pope Leo XIV! St. Ann's Center welcomes and prays for our Pope and our world.
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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]
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"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! 💐
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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
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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
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from St. Ann's Center!
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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.
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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.
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As the rates of homelessness rise, it's all the more important to be aware of the realities around this injustice. uscatholic.org/articles/2025…
Trauma creates homelessness. What can Catholics do about it?

Trauma creates homelessness. What can Catholics do about it?

As more people become unhoused, it's all the more important to be aware of the realities around trauma and homelessness.

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We join @WashArchdiocese in celebrating Elizabeth Ann Seton this #WomensHistoryMonth! Mother Seton started the #DaughtersofCharity, who founded @StAnnsCenter in 1860. Her inspiration continues to help future #WomensHistory makers grow and reach their potential through St. Ann's.
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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! 🏫❤️
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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! 🏫❤️
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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: stanns.org/sister-nancys-not… *Client's name changed to maintain privacy.
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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
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#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.
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🫶 "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: stanns.org/
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Thank you @CathStandard for sharing this interview with our Sister Nancy Downing!
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In interview, Sister Nancy Downing reflects on her first year leading @StAnnsCenter bit.ly/4i7GywD
Cardinal Wilton Gregory poses with Sister Nancy Downing, the new CEO of St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families in Hyattsville, Maryland, during a Welcome Mass and Reception held at the Archdiocese of Washington’s Pastoral Center in March 2024. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)

ALT Cardinal Wilton Gregory poses with Sister Nancy Downing, the new CEO of St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families in Hyattsville, Maryland, during a Welcome Mass and Reception held at the Archdiocese of Washington’s Pastoral Center in March 2024. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)

Sister Nancy Downing, the CEO of St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families in Hyattsville, Maryland, speaks to students, their parents, and teachers during St. Ann’s Center’s preschool graduation ceremony in June 2024. The on-site Child Care Center serves families who live at St. Ann’s and families from the neighboring community. (Photo courtesy of St. Ann’s Center)

ALT Sister Nancy Downing, the CEO of St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families in Hyattsville, Maryland, speaks to students, their parents, and teachers during St. Ann’s Center’s preschool graduation ceremony in June 2024. The on-site Child Care Center serves families who live at St. Ann’s and families from the neighboring community. (Photo courtesy of St. Ann’s Center)

Sister Nancy Downing, a religious sister in the Congregation of Notre Dame, stands in front of St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families in Hyattsville, where she began serving as the new CEO in January 2024. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)

ALT Sister Nancy Downing, a religious sister in the Congregation of Notre Dame, stands in front of St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families in Hyattsville, where she began serving as the new CEO in January 2024. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)

Sister Nancy Downing, CEO of St. Ann’s Center, welcomes Olympic champion Thea LaFond-Gadson (right) to a September 2024 pizza party at the center for mothers and their children living at St. Ann’s. LaFond-Gadson won a gold medal in the women’s triple jump competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)

ALT Sister Nancy Downing, CEO of St. Ann’s Center, welcomes Olympic champion Thea LaFond-Gadson (right) to a September 2024 pizza party at the center for mothers and their children living at St. Ann’s. LaFond-Gadson won a gold medal in the women’s triple jump competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)

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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!
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Help celebrate our honorees at Hope Blossoms on May 14, 2025. Read more in this post or at stanns.org *** 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.
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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
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