Drop In the Bucket

Drop In the Bucket

“When people say, ‘It’s a drop in the bucket,’ they usually mean, ‘it’s too small to matter.’ But this statement is false. Every drop matters…” Doe Zantamata The Samaritan Center attests to this principle. We believe that small actions by individuals can make a huge...
Legacy of Service

Legacy of Service

The Samaritan Center is a nonprofit social services organization that has been a helping hand in the greater Chattanooga community for the last 34 years. With the assistance of over 200 volunteers, the Samaritan Center operates a thrift store that provides the...
A Note of Encouragement

A Note of Encouragement

Dear Friends, We are now over one year into living with COVID-19 and what a challenging year of pivoting, innovating, and adapting it has been. While none of us know when life will return to normal, I can tell you how the Samaritan Center has continued operating and...
An Act of Service

An Act of Service

Nancy had devoted her life to running her own business, but when she became a mother all that changed. “My whole focus shifted to revolve around my baby, Jonathan.” Nancy explained, “And although he is practically an adult as his mother it is difficult to see him...