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St. Ann’s is a 501(c)3 organization serving children and young mothers in crisis. Since 1860, St. We also provide developmental child care.

We help 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 social work services within a Catholic community that welcomes all. Ann’s has been a pioneer in developing programs to help the Metropolitan Washington, DC area’s most vulnerable women and children, adapting our services to respond to the needs of the day. Ann’s has served as an orphanage, an adoption agency, an emergency shelter for abused children, a training ground for teenage mothers and an affordable day care program for working families. Today we offer three residential programs for abused and neglected children, teen mothers in foster care and their babies, and young single mother families. The foundlings and unprotected females we helped in 1860 are seen in the children and young women we serve today.

11/03/2026

Last year, four women shared their stories through St. Ann's Center's Annual Conversation film. Today, all four have successfully transitioned to living in the community and continue to make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Their journeys remind us what can happen when resilience is met with support, opportunity, and community.

Join us on November 12 for our 2nd Annual Conversation, featuring a short film, panel discussion moderated by WAMU's Natalie Yuravlivker, and reception during National Homelessness Awareness Month.

📍 Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
📅 November 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
🎟 Free admission; registration requested

Register: stanns.org/conversation

We thank our media partner WAMU 88.5 - American University Radio, our corporate sponsor, The Donohoe Companies, and our hosts, Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, for making this event possible.

10/31/2026

🍂 Social connection, joy, and opportunities for meaningful bonding are part of our mission year-round. Halloween is one of those special days when that mission comes to life.

From our Child Care Center Costume Parade, to a Trick-or-Treat visit with our neighbors at Malta House Assisted Living, to an afternoon Harvest Festival with child care students and teachers, parents, resident mothers and children, and staff, our day was filled with laughter, connection, and community.

These moments of fun help strengthen the relationships and sense of belonging that nourish our community and support the women, children, and families we serve every day.

🧡 Happy Halloween from all of us at St. Ann's Center! 🎃

10/30/2026

Film. Community. Understanding.

This November, during National Homelessness Awareness Month, join St. Ann's Center for our Annual Conversation, an evening of storytelling, learning, and connection.

Every day, we see the strength, determination, and potential of mothers working to create brighter futures for their families. Through film and conversation, we'll explore the challenges families face, celebrate their resilience, and deepen our understanding of how communities can help families thrive.

We're honored to welcome Natalie Yuravlivker, WAMU 88.5 - American University Radio News Anchor, as moderator for this special evening!

📅 Thursday, November 12
🕖 7:00-9:00 p.m.
📍 The Nolan Center at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School

Free admission. Registration requested.

🔗 Register: onecau.se/communityconversation

10/23/2026

Last night, friends old and new came together at Prost DC to celebrate the community that makes St. Ann's Center possible.

We are grateful to Prost for hosting us and to the Heidenberger family for bringing together supporters, partners, and advocates who share a commitment to women, children, and families.

As we kick off the 2027 Hope Blossoms season, we're especially grateful to cousins Eric, Kyle, and Thomas Heidenberger, who will return as Hope Blossoms co-chairs in 2027 following their leadership in 2026.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We can't wait to see what we'll accomplish together in the months ahead. 🌸

10/23/2026

Our Annual Report is more than a reflection on the past year. It's a story of resilience, growth, and the community that stands with women and children every step of the way.

We're excited to share Building on Strength. Investing in Futures, St. Ann's Center's FY2026 Annual Report. Inside, you'll find stories of progress, hope, and the impact made possible through the generosity of our supporters.

Thank you for helping women, children, and families build brighter futures.

📖 Read the report: https://www.stanns.org/2026-annual-report

10/23/2026

Cheers to a wonderful evening at Prost DC!

Thank you to the Heidenberger family for graciously hosting tonight's Fall Happy Hour celebrating the community that powers St. Ann's Center's mission.

We were grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with longtime friends and supporters, welcome new faces, and kick off the 2027 Hope Blossoms season.

A special thank you to cousins Eric, Kyle, and Thomas Heidenberger, who will return as Hope Blossoms co-chairs in 2027 after their leadership in 2026.

Cheers to a great evening and all that's ahead. More photos tomorrow. 🌸

About Us: 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.

10/16/2026

Putting the “grace to do” into action. 💙

This fall, St. Ann’s Center has been visiting schools across our community, engaging students in conversations about the challenges facing women and children and the ways they can be part of the solution.

Thank you, Elizabeth Seton High School, for welcoming us this past week! We’re excited to help students connect their values to meaningful service experiences that support mothers and children on their journey from crisis to thriving.

Together, we're building the next generation of compassionate leaders and community changemakers. Is your school looking for meaningful service and engagement opportunities? Let's connect!

📸 Pictured: Anastasia Sissamis, Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator at St. Ann's Center and Erin Donn, Campus Minister at Elizabeth Seton High School.

09/18/2026

In Memoriam: Chuck Short | St. Ann’s Center mourns the loss of Chuck Short, a cherished member of our community and longtime champion for women, children and families.

Chuck served on our Board of Directors as Vice Chair and Chair from 2007–2014, helping guide St. Ann’s through an important period of growth and change. His leadership helped expand our transitional housing program and establish Hope House in 2013.

In 2018, St. Ann’s honored Chuck with the Michele Heidenberger Volunteer Award in recognition of his compassionate advocacy and commitment to vulnerable members of our community.

We are deeply grateful for Chuck’s years of service, leadership and love for St. Ann’s. We hold his family in our prayers and will remember his lasting impact on our mission.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

09/12/2026

🍂 You’re invited to a fall evening of connection, community and hope!

Join the Heidenberger Family, longtime friends and new supporters of St. Ann’s Center at Prost DC on Thursday, October 22, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for our Fall Happy Hour.

Bring a colleague, family member or someone new to St. Ann’s and help us welcome more people into a community that cares deeply about mothers, children and families.

🍻 Complimentary admission
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Prost DC, 919 5th St. NW, Washington, DC

Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and all proceeds benefit St. Ann’s Center.

Space is limited, and tickets are going fast, so please RSVP!

https://tinyurl.com/harvesthope2026

09/11/2026

Today we remember Michele Heidenberger, a longtime volunteer with St. Ann's Center. Michele, a flight attendant with American Airlines, lost her life on September 11, 2001.

Michele brought warmth and care to generations of children and women at St. Ann's Center. Over the years, Michele introduced countless family, friends, neighbors, and airline industry colleagues to St. Ann's, helping others to make a difference too.

Michele's brother-in-law Steve Heidenberger was instrumental in establishing the Michele Heidenberger Volunteer Award, presented annually at St. Ann's Hope Blossoms gala to an individual or group whose volunteerism has had a significant impact on vulnerable women and children. This year St. Anselm's Abbey School was recognized for the community's longstanding volunteer service at St. Ann's.

As we remember and celebrate Michele’s life and lasting impact, we offer heartfelt gratitude to all those spending this day in service. We hold in prayer the Heidenberger family, all those who lost their lives that day, and all whose lives were forever changed.

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4901 Eastern Avenue
Hyattsville, MD
20782

Telephone

+13015595500

Website

https://stanns.org/

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