This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we celebrate the 300+ dedicated volunteers who help St. Ann’s Center annually - from activity organizers and birthday party hosts to parenting instructors, child care volunteers, donation drive coordinators, fundraising coordinators, and even social media volunteers. We are indebted to our volunteers, who bring heart and energy to every corner of St. Ann’s.
Volunteers Make a Difference at St. Ann's Center!
Princess and her daughter Jaziah - one of the young families participating in our supportive housing program - took time from their busy schedule to share their story as part of St. Ann's Center's 2024 Annual Report: "Hope in Action!"
In Her Own Words: Princess' Story
Did you know that March is Social Work Month? To celebrate, we are highlighting and celebrating Ria Dudley, one of our Clinical and Social Work Services team members. In this recent interview, Ria shared about her experiences working alongside the women and children who live at St. Ann’s Center, and how these experiences have informed Ria’s vision for her future career in the social work field.
Interview with Ria Dudley, Case Manager at St. Ann's Center
"Trauma creates homelessness. What can Catholics do about it?" As the rates of homelessness rise, it's all the more important to be aware of the realities around this injustice."
Read Sister Nancy Downing's brand-new article on the connections between trauma and homelessness, published today at U.S. Catholic.
Trauma creates homelessness. What can Catholics do about it?