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In the News
Hanna Center scraps ambitious, 60-acre development plan
Citing a need to strengthen and develop its new programs to better serve the Sonoma Valley community, Hanna Center has abandoned plans to develop a 60-acre property adjacent to its campus.
New mental health hub director lauded for empathy, resilience
The hub announced last month that Anna Lacey was promoted to clinical director after serving as its clinical supervisor for six months.
Hanna Center Honors Legacy With Annual Scholarship Program For Alumni
Hanna Center comes alive yearly for Scholarship Day, a cherished 70-year tradition celebrating the Sisters of St. Francis Scholarship Program. Our dedicated staff, board members, and alumni unite for this inspiring event where Hanna graduates courageously share their aspirations and seek support for their higher education journeys.
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Events
Upcoming Workshop: Coping with Grief
Hanna Center Auditorium, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476In partnership with the Sonoma Valley Interfaith Ministerial Association (SVIMA), the Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna now offers bereavement services to support the Sonoma Valley community.
Lacross Camp
Hanna Center Sports Fields, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476Get ready to pass, dodge, and score! Whether your child is new to lacrosse or looking to sharpen their skills, this action-packed camp offers expert coaching in shooting, stick handling, positioning, and teamwork.
Changemakers Gala
Hanna Center Auditorium, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476JOIN US for an inspiring evening of dinner, dancing, and celebration!
LEGO Robotics Camp
Hanna Center Recreation Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476Ready to bring robots to life? Join us for a hands-on adventure in LEGO robotics, where kids will design, build, and program their own robotic creations!
All Stories
A Calling to Create Change: Deborah Emery, Our 2025 Changemaker of the Year
“For me, I had always noticed Hanna from a distance. But once I stepped onto campus and saw the vision in action, I knew I had found my place.” – Deborah Emery, Changemaker of the Year
Foster Youth Story: From Instability to Belonging
“Hanna doesn’t treat you like a box to check; they meet you where you’re at and help you, step by step.” – Emily, Hanna Residential Foster Youth
Foster Youth Story: Finding Stability and a Path Forward
“It’s hard to describe how much the people at Hanna have done for me. I know that no matter where life takes me, I have people who believe in me.” – Chris, Hanna Residential Foster Youth
Finding My Way: How Hanna Center Changed My Life
Looking back on my life and how things could have turned out very differently, it’s hard to believe how far I’ve come. Today, I am a 29-year-old combat engineer and drill sergeant in the U.S. Army. My journey hasn’t been easy, but I owe much of my success to a place that gave me a second chance when I needed it most: Hanna Center.
~Tyler, Hanna Center Alumni Veteran
Alumni Success Story: From Troubled Youth to Aspiring Barber with a Vision
My time at Hanna felt like finding the brotherhood I’d always wanted.
~Victor P., 2022 Graduate
Alumni Success Story: Marcus’s Journey to Discover Passion and Purpose After Hanna
The chore structure there instilled a strong work ethic and independent living skills that I use daily. Simple things like cleaning, laundry, and cooking – Hanna taught me all that.
~Marcus M., 2021 Graduate