ABOUT THE AUXILIARY

What We Do...and Why "Our Work Has Just Begun"

Throughout the year, The Auxiliary raises funds through Rummage Sales (Carriage House), Holiday Boutiques and celebrity-studded galas called the "Red Tie."

The Auxiliary Board meets each month to discuss the needs of the Home to plan the fundraisers and to arrange for personal interactions and activities for the residents. Auxiliary hosted luncheons and bingo games occur throughout the year, which gives the members and residents an opportunity to get to know each other on a personal basis. These simple interactions kindle the feeling of "family" that exists at St. Anne's Home.

Several times during the year the Auxiliary has a Carriage House (rummage) sale where the adage of "One man's trash is another man's treasure" rings loud and clear.

Every other year in November the Auxiliary has a three day holiday boutique. The talented and hardworking "Craft Room Ladies" work year-round with the residents to create beautiful gifts and decorations for the sale.

Top entertainment, celebrity guests and gourmet foods are only a part of what makes the "Red Tie." This gala event, held every other November, is the Auxiliary's biggest fund-raising effort.

Every day, all year long, Auxiliary members work together and share in the joy that comes from helping the Little Sisters whose lives are dedicated to the care of the forgotten elderly.

How We Started

In May of 1981, a group of eight ladies met with the Little Sisters of the Poor to discuss how they could help in fundraising that would provide financial assistance to the Sisters to help them care for the aged at St. Anne's Home. Inspired by the Sisters' devotion and kindness to the elderly, each lady present soon spread the word and invited other friends to join them.

By July of 1981, there were twenty-five ladies involved with the Home and the name of The Auxiliary of the Little Sisters of the Poor was created. By-laws were presented and a slate of officers was nominated with the remaining members becoming the Board of Directors. The Auxiliary's first official meeting was held in September 1981.

This fledgling group wasted no time in setting up committees and making plans. Becuase the Auxiliary functioned as both a fund-raising and service organization, there was work at hand for anyone willing to help. No job too big or too small. The Auxiliary has been growing ever since.

The Little Sisters of the Poor

OPERATE St. Anne's Home in San Francisco, caring for over 100 elderly residents since 1902.

DEPEND on benefactors for 54% of the financial income needed to meet the monthly costs.

PROVIDE hot meals and an array of activities for low income Senior Citizens attending our day center.

CARE for elderly poor of every ethnic background and religion.

ASSIST the aged to live with dignity, believing in the value of their lives.

SURROUND the dying elderly with thoughtful attention, spiritual support and appropriate medical care.

PRAY daily for their benefactors, conscious that without them, St. Anne's Home would not be able to exist.

St. Anne's Home does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, sex or handicap.