Remodeling
The adult day care program moved with 30 clients to the newly remodeled Leandra and St. Francis Hall in the basement of St. Francis Convent.
Our History
Over 35 years in intergenerational care
Our history is planted deep in Franciscan values: making peace, reverencing all creation, showing compassion and creating a caring community.
The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi brought these values to Milwaukee in 1849 and to St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care 134 years later. Today, this dynamic heritage continues to grow into a ministry with a vision. St. Ann Center—its staff, volunteers, clients and benefactors—live the mission of the Franciscan Sisters, to create a better world for the people in our neighborhoods, communities and around the globe. Whether it’s being and working with children, the frail elderly or adults with disabilities, we strive to be people of faith touching a world in need.
1987
1990
1990
1994
First House Raffle Fundraiser
1995
Model Project Award from the White House Conference on Aging
1995
1996
Benevolent Touch (BT) Program Began
The BT program developed by Sr. Edna teaches caregivers how to enhance the quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s, other forms of dementia or sensory loss due to aging. The use of positive, gentle, nurturing touch ensures the recipient that they are in a safe and caring environment.
1999
Opening Of Our New Intergenerational Center
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Stein Campus opened at 2801 E. Morgan Ave. on Milwaukee’s south side, and launched the Child Day Center. This intergenerational program began with a mission to serve the underserved and included day services for the whole person—body, mind and spirit.
Shepherd House opened. The original St. Ann Center was converted and renamed Shepherd House. Its programs focus on the needs of adults with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
1999
2001
First Place Service to Seniors Award
Received from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.
2002
Sr. Edna Addresses The United Nations
Second World Assembly on Aging in Madrid, Spain, presenting St. Ann Center’s intergenerational model of care.
2002
2003
20th Anniversary of St. Ann Center Adult Day Care
2003
Cameroon Outreach
Sr. Edna along with members of the community and St. Ann Center staff traveled to Cameroon, Africa, on a mission trip. This led to the creation of the Cameroon Goats and Chickens Fund, aimed at helping some of the world’s poorest people by providing goats and chickens to sustain future generations.
2003
2005
Sister Edna Addressed Intergenerational Concepts and Methods in China
2007
Overnight Respite Center Opened
The center’s new addition opened to include a 24-hour Overnight Respite Service, allowing caregivers a worry-free vacation, business trip or time off to rejuvenate. The addition also provided new space for the Ageless Beauty Salon and Outpatient Rehabilitation.
2007
2008
25th Anniversary Celebration
St. Ann Center appeared on the front page of the New York Times on August 19, 2008.
2009
Sr. Edna was named St. Francis Citizen of the Year by the St. Francis Association of Commerce.
2009
2010
Sr. Edna was a panelist at the Fourth International Conference of the Consortium for Intergenerational Programs in Singapore.
2010-2019
2010-2019
2011
Shepherd House moves to the St. Ann Center location
2015
Bucyrus Campus Opens
St. Ann Center replicated its model for intergenerational care, building a new center at 2450 W. North Ave. to meet the needs of the near north side community.
2015
2016
St. Ann Center helps Milwaukee be a Best Intergenerational Community
Award sponsored by Generations United and MetLife Foundation.
2016
2016 State Farm "Building Blocks Award"
Awarded to the Bucyrus Campus from the Milwaukee Award for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) for being a real estate project that improves the community.
2016
2016
2016 Real Estate Award
Bucyrus Campus was the recipient of a Milwaukee Business Journal 2016 Real Estate Award for “Most Creative Deal” and finalist for the Project of the Year.
2016
Sr. Edna named Rotarian of the Year
Sr. Edna was named 2016 Rotary Person of the Year by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee.
2016
2017
Global Integenerational Conference
St. Ann Center cohosted Generations United 19th Global Generational Conference. This event drew nearly 300 attendees from 12 countries. It included our Replication Summit, teaching others how to build a shared-site center.2017
The Good Earth Celebration
Soil remediation completed- cleaning up contaminated soil at our Bucyrus Campus.
2017
2017
$5 Million Dollar State Capital Grant
St. Ann Center is included in the Governor’s biennial budget. The funds will be used exclusively to fund construction costs to complete Phase 2 of its Bucyrus Campus.
2018
First Fridays 4 Biz is Launched
Every first Friday of the month, St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus hosts a meeting where aspiring business owners come together to discuss topics pertaining to running a successful business.
2018
2018
Phase 2 Construction Begins
Construction begins on Phase 2 of Bucyrus Campus.
2018
Summer Camp Farm Visits Begin
Children from the Summer Camp program from both campuses participate in weekly visits to Creating Pathways Horse Farm in Sussex.2018
2019
Bucyrus Campus Completion Celebration
Construction completed on a new Dementia Care Wing, Overnight Respite Center, Beauty Salon, Art Room, Aquatics Center, Indaba Band Shell, and two Childcare rooms.