The Social Concerns ministry at Annunciation incorporates several distinct activities and is coordinated by one full time staff person and a committed social concerns committee. Contact Tina Lindberg at lindberg@annunciationdc.org or 202-362-3323 x15 for more information. The areas in this ministry include but are not limited to the following:

Homelessness and Hunger
  • Outreach to the homeless through volunteer support and participation with the Catholic Charities, SOME, and Friendship Place.
  • Support for programs initiated by the Archdiocese of Washington such as periodic food drives and collections
  • Support for persons who come to the parish office seeking food cards, counseling and referral services
  • Participation on the Congregational Council at Friendship Place and actively engaging in support of housing for the homeless.
  • Thanksgiving food drive and monthly support of SOME with a main meal as well as on going donations of food and supplies. 

Outreach to the Elderly
  • Active involvement with IONA senior services through our participation on the Congregational Council in support of IONA’s workshops and programs.
  • Collaboration with various senior support agencies such as: Seabury Resources, IONA, Capitol City Nursing and others
  • Assistance to our senior community, when needed, in procuring supportive services to maximize senior care and independence.

Education for life planning
  • Presentations and workshops specifically designed to provide helpful information to senior members

Traditional Holiday Giving Programs
  • Along with our Young Adults Ministry, Social Concerns assists in providing holiday gifts and food to others, particularly to our friends at Most Holy Redeemer Parish and to home-bound Annunciation parishioners.

Poor Box Donation Program 
  • Each month of the year weekly donations to the Poor Box are dedicated to a project, or an agency needing financial support on a regular and on going basis.
  • Special Archdiocesan collections for Disaster relief throughout the world receive generous outpouring of financial support from the parishioners at Annunciation.