Giving
A little help can make a big difference.
Join Us in Helping Our Community
Together, We Can Help Our Neighbors
The Samaritan Center exists to bring together neighbors helping neighbors. Like the innkeeper in the story of the Good Samaritan, we provide a place where care, compassion, and practical support can reach those in need. Local individuals, businesses, churches, schools, and community groups make that possible through their generosity and involvement.
Your support helps provide food, personal care items, household essentials, school supplies, financial assistance, and other critical resources for individuals and families facing difficult seasons. Every request for assistance is carefully reviewed so that donations are used wisely and directed toward genuine needs, providing Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow.
There are many ways to get involved. You can give financially, donate items to support our thrift store and programs, provide food or essentials for families in need, or volunteer your time to serve the community.
To partner with us or schedule a tour of the Samaritan Center, call (423) 238-7777.
Support for Our Ministry
Financial Support for Our Ministry
Your donation to the Samaritan Center ensures that 100% of each contribution directly supports our Social Services department. These funds provide essential programs such as rent assistance, emergency food, monthly food boxes, school supplies, baby layettes, and disaster relief.
We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our donors, whose contributions bring help and hope to our community.
Donate Items for Our Thrift Store
Your donations do more than clear space in your home, they help provide food, essentials, and support for local families in need. The Samaritan Center accepts a wide variety of new and gently used items to help keep our Thrift, Clearance, and Toy areas stocked. From furniture and clothing to household goods, toys, and even vehicles, donated items are turned into funding that supports our community through Social Services programs.
While we gladly accept most items, there are a few things we are unable to take. Please visit our Donation FAQs for a list of non-accepted items.
Need help with large donations? We offer free furniture pickup for qualifying items such as furniture and appliances. To schedule a pickup, please click the link to schedule a time.
The Samaritan Center also recycles select materials to help generate additional support for our mission. If you have questions about a specific donation, we’re happy to help.
Scheduling
- Yes! You may schedule a furniture pickup by clicking this link: Schedule Furniture Pickup
- Once scheduled, you will receive an email. Please check your spam folders. Within this link, you may cancel or adjust your time.
Pickup
- We only pick up large, good-condition furniture and appliances within 20 miles of the Samaritan Center.
- Items must be on the main level, our drivers will not go upstairs in your house to collect furniture.
- Your appointment has a 4-hour window between 8 am and 12 pm, and between 1 pm and 4 pm. The driver will call within
- The driver will call within the window you selected to let you know he is on his way.
- We no longer pick up the following items:
- Pianos
- Hospital beds
- Headboards & footboards
- Bed frames
- Mattresses
- Sofa beds
- Building supplies
- Small household items
Donation Dock Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8 am – 9 pm
- Wednesday: 8am – 5 pm
- Friday: 9 am – 3 pm
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: 12 – 9 pm
- Hospital beds
- Large entertainment centers
- Hot tubs
- Tanning beds
- Water beds
- Incomplete china cabinets (no top halves only)
- Aerosols, chemicals, or paint
- C-PAP machines
- Unframed mirrors
- Building material of any kind
- Automobile parts (tires, batteries, etc.)
- Guns, ammo, or explosives
- Toilets
- Shower doors
- Children or infant car seats (due to recalls)
- Cassette or 8-track tapes
- Televisions of any kind
- Computers
- Damaged furniture
- Items that are heavily stained or damaged
- Mattresses or box springs of any size/style
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- Clothing, linen, and shoes (men, women, and children – all seasons)
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- Household items (décor, pictures, lamps, knick-knacks)
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- Kitchen items (dishes, cookware, flatware, glasses, mugs, etc.)
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- Furniture and large or small appliances (free pickup for large working appliances and furniture)
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- Electronics (DVD/Blu-ray players, lamps, radios, etc.)
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- Outdoor items (patio furniture, flower pots, etc.)
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- Medical equipment (bedside toilets, shower chairs, crutches, wheelchairs, boots, slings, canes, etc.)
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- Toys and baby items (games, bouncer chairs, swings, dolls, dress up clothes, stuffed animals, sports equipment, etc.)
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- Books, videos, CDs, DVDs, etc.
Our regular operating hours are:
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- Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 6 pm
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- Friday & Saturday: CLOSED
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- Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm
Visit our website or social media if you are not sure if the store is open for a holiday or inclement weather.
The Care Corner
The Care Corner provides many of the everyday essentials that families need but often cannot purchase with SNAP benefits. Donations of personal care items, cleaning supplies, household essentials, and non-perishable food help make sure that local families have access to the basics needed for health, dignity, and stability.
Every donation stays in our community and helps provide practical support to neighbors facing difficult circumstances.
For a complete list of current needs, download our Care Corner Wishlist below.
Visit our Amazon Wish List for our greatest needs for our school supply program.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering at the Samaritan Center is a rewarding way to give back to the local community, support those in need, and make a meaningful impact. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to make a long-term commitment, we are here for you.
Becoming a volunteer is simple. Click the link below and fill out a volunteer application or stop by the Samaritan Center and learn about current opportunities. Whether you are a student, family, individual, court-mandated, special needs, company, group, or organization, we welcome you to our volunteer family.
Your time and compassion can make a difference in the lives of others. Join us in creating a stronger, more supportive community by becoming a volunteer at the Samaritan Center today!
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