Blessed to Give Back

Blessed to Give Back

During 2020 our community simultaneously experienced two crises. The loss of jobs and hardship related to the coronavirus; and the challenges surrounding the cleanup and rebuilding following the Easter tornado. The Samaritan Center was able to assist our community in...
Overcoming Obstacles

Overcoming Obstacles

“Through partnerships with the Union Gospel Mission and other organizations in our community the Samaritan Center is able to reach and assist more individuals in need,” shared Sharon Smith-Hensley, director of social services at the Samaritan Center. The Union Gospel...
A Love of Music

A Love of Music

Alison has grown up in a family where music is appreciated. Her dad enjoys teaching himself different instruments which provided Alison with the opportunity to try out various instruments. She soon started playing the piano and violin.  By the time she was...
Donation Tips

Donation Tips

Every day the Samaritan Center sorts and processes hundreds of gently used items that are donated to us through our donation dock. By following the tips below you can help our dockworkers efficiently sort and process items. Donation Tip #1 Alike in the same bag When...