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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.
Hanna Academy welcomes students to new residential program
Hanna Academy has enrolled five students from outside the Sonoma Valley area in its new residential program and has received approximately 22 referrals for additional students to participate in it.
Supporting Students in Their Back-to-School Transition
Hanna Academy’s Director of Special Education, Chrissy Brady, has an article published in the August issue of Sonoma Family Magazine. ‘Back-to-School’ tips for kids who may be struggling in school; how can adults help children who may have a hard time at school, get ready to go back to school?
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Events
Masterpiece Makers
Hanna Center Admissions Building, 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476Ignite your creativity at our Visual Arts Winter Camp! Dive into a world of painting, drawing, craft/design, and sculpture as you explore various artistic techniques and media. Designed for young artists of all skill levels, this camp offers a vibrant mix of hands-on projects and imaginative exercises.
First Annual Hanna Academy Crab Feed
Hanna Center Auditorium, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476Join us for an unforgettable evening of crab-cracking, toe-tapping, and fund-raising. Enjoy a night of fun with friends and community while supporting our community partner Hanna Academy’s mission to educate, prepare, and empower students to succeed in school and life by developing their unique and individual talents and gifts.
All Stories
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
Men’s Mental Health Month, observed in June, serves to shed light on the mental health struggles faced by men, dismantle deeply ingrained societal stigmas and encourage open conversations about men’s mental well-being.
Hanna Academy Graduating Senior Alex
Alex came to Hanna from Central California less than two years ago, having no idea what to expect.
Hanna Academy Graduating Senior Christian
Christian discovered a passion and talent for all-things Woodshop, immersing himself in every class project practicing skills in plumbing, wiring, welding, woodworking and sheet metal.
Hanna Center Graduate Kevin
Very grateful for the second chance, Kevin “doesn’t miss an opportunity” to express his gratitude to the Hanna staff that made it possible.
How to Talk With Youth About Counseling
Here in Sonoma County, like everywhere across the country, our youth are struggling with mental health. From collective traumas like wildfires and COVID to individual experiences with loneliness, depression, and abuse, there are so many reasons our kids struggle.
Prioritizing Mental Health for Our Senior Community
When it comes to the well-being of our senior community, we generally think about physical health and housing. But mental health is just as vital in our later years as any other stage of life.