One of the calls we received on #GivingTuesday was from “St. Ann’s Alum” Lynda Anderson. Here is Lynda’s story:

For Bill and Maureen Billerbeck, St. Patrick’s Day is an especially lucky occasion.

Thanks to the tremendous generosity of the following funders (and others who wish to remain anonymous), more than $500,000 in grants was raised to support St. Ann's programs in FY 2011:

“That's what St. Ann's does, and that's what Hope House is.Opening of Hope House

St. Ann's children and teen mothers were blessed once again this year with plenty of toys, games, books, clothing and other gifts donated by hundreds of individuals, families and organi- zations.Thank You for Making Our Holidays Happy

On December 20th, Houston Astros' outfielder and St. John's Prepatory School Alum, L.J. Hoes, hosted his third annual "Gift of Joy Toy Drive", an event benefiting the children living at St. Ann's Center.

L.J. Hoes Brings the "Gift of Joy" to St. Ann's Families