Ann E. Helmke, an ELCA pastor from San Antonio, received the Public Citizen of the Year Award from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Helmke is director of spiritual services at Haven for Hope of Bexar County, a homeless transformational center based in San Antonio. She is also co-founder of the San Antonio PeaceCENTER and an adjunct professor of spirituality. Helmke received the award at NASW’s 20th leadership meeting held earlier this year in Washington, D.C.
Public citizen award
November 23, 2015