New Queen Bees a buzz for Catholic Charities’ shelters
A new group of Queen Bees is taking flight to raise awareness of and funds for the two Catholic Charities shelters. Eight local women are…
Sep 30, 2025
A new group of Queen Bees is taking flight to raise awareness of and funds for the two Catholic Charities shelters.
Eight local women are reaching out to family, friends and coworkers through Nov. 11 with the goal of each raising at least $5,000 to support the operations of Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter and St. Anthony Family Shelter. That figure represents the costs to house, feed and provide supplies for one family in shelter for one month.
Selected for their professional success, civic achievements and commitment to philanthropy, the 2025 Queen Bees are:
Katie Brewer,
St. Thomas Aquinas
Hope Buessing,
Sacred Heart
Lisa Burgess,
Blessed Sacrament
Jaclyn McAnarney,
St. Francis of Assisi & St. Paul University Parish
Ava Mikesell,
Holy Spirit
Mary Rager,
Zaik Church
Maggie Seitz,
Church of the Magdalen
Heather Siefer,
Church of the Resurrection
Queen Bee Woman of the Year
At the conclusion of the campaign, the top fundraiser will be named Queen Bee Woman of the Year.
This marks the ninth Queen Bee campaign for Catholic Charities, which taps into the leadership of the community’s most dynamic and inspiring women – women who believe in making a difference. In 2024, ten Queen Bees combined to raise the funds necessary to provide one month of shelter, food and assistance for 36 families.
To learn more about the 2025 Queen Bee honorees or to donate to one, visit https://bit.ly/QueenBee2025.
Learn more about the 2025 Queen Bee honorees or donate to one by visiting the campaign website.