Anchors of Hope is a community-driven, physical revitalization plan developed by the Greenmount Community Planning Council. The plan calls for block-level development projects that will reinforce the positive influence of existing neighborhood anchors.

Why Anchors of Hope? In 1877 a terrible storm prompted a sea captain named Kennedy to pray that if his anchor held, he would return to Baltimore to build a church. The anchor held fast and St. Ann's Church was indeed built. Named after the patron saint of sailors, this Catholic Church has served as a steadfast anchor for the community for over 125 years. The anchor pictured here stands on the church property at Greenmount and 22nd Street.