by admin | Dec 9, 2014 | Press Releases, Stories from the Center, Voices From The Heart Gala
By Meg Ducey Director of Development and Marketing The ballroom at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center on North Charles Street literally sparkled on Saturday, September 20, 2014, as the Franciscan Center hosted our 3rd Annual Voices from the Heart Gala. Friends and...
by admin | Jan 1, 2014 | Franciscan Center, Press Releases, Stories from the Center
From serving dinner on Wednesday nights to offering GED classes, the Franciscan Center launched many new programs in 2013 that broadened our reach to city residents in need. While expansion is not a novel term at the Franciscan Center, our outreach has certainly set a...
by admin | Jul 21, 2013 | Press Releases, Stories from the Center
On May 24, 2013, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot presented the Franciscan Center with the Baltimore District 2013 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award. “The William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award recognizes one individual or organization in each...
by admin | Mar 20, 2013 | Franciscan Center, Press Releases
Pope Francis: A vision of humble service to the poor. At the Franciscan Center, we were delighted to hear that our new Pope chose the name Francis in honor of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi. Pope Francis believes in defending the poor and disadvantaged, saying,...
by admin | Dec 21, 2012 | Franciscan Center, Press Releases
The crowd watched in awe as Mezzo Soprano Emily Righter performed songs she learned while working as a professional opera singer in Europe. Through a two-part performance, Emily and her Pianist, Frank “Johnny” Shütten, captivated more than 200 ...
by admin | Mar 7, 2012 | Franciscan Center, Press Releases
Last Friday, at the Franciscan Center, Lt. Governor Brown, Mayor Rawlings-Blake,(along with many others) launched the 26th annual Harvest for the Hungry, a state wide healthy food drive. Marylanders are encouraged to donate healthy non-perishable foods by simply...
