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Support with food, bills, essentials, and other basic needs when life becomes difficult.

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Financial Assistance

The Samaritan Center provides short-term emergency assistance to qualifying individuals and families in Hamilton County who are facing an unexpected financial hardship. Assistance may be available for needs such as rent, mortgage, utilities, and other essential expenses following a financial evaluation.

At the Samaritan Center, we believe every person deserves to be treated with compassion, respect, and dignity. During difficult seasons, our goal is not only to provide assistance, but also to walk alongside individuals and families with care, encouragement, and support throughout the process.

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Care Corner

The Care Corner is the Samaritan Center’s in-house resource area where individuals and families can receive food, personal care items, cleaning supplies, household essentials, and other practical support during difficult seasons of life. Designed to feel welcoming and dignified, the Care Corner helps meet everyday needs that are often overlooked but deeply important to a family’s stability and well-being.

From pantry staples and hygiene products to comfort items and emergency essentials, the Care Corner exists to provide Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow for neighbors across our community.

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Fresh Start Progam

When life changes suddenly, even basic household needs can feel overwhelming. The Fresh Start Program helps individuals and families rebuild with practical support, needed and essential items, and compassionate care during difficult seasons.

Whether recovering from hardship, transitioning into stability, or facing an unexpected crisis, we are here to help provide Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow.

Social Services Frequently Asked Questions

We serve residents of Eastern Hamilton County living within the following zip codes:
37302 – Apison
37308 – Birchwood
37315 – Collegedale
37421 – East Brainerd
37421 – Tyner
37336 – Georgetown
37341 – Harrison
37416 – Highway 58
37416 – Bonny Oaks
37353 – McDonald (Hamilton County)
37363 – Ooltewah
If you don’t live in one of these zip code areas, resources are likely to exist at your location as well.

You will need to bring the following documentation to your appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Social Security cards for everyone in the household
  • Proof of residency (lease or mortgage)
  • All bills and expenses for the past 30 days
  • Proof of income for the last 30 days
  • Current bank statement
  • Additional items as requested

No. We need to speak directly with the person who needs help. 

We provide help with the following:

  • Utilities
  • Rent
  • Life-sustaining medications
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Household items
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Personal care products
  • Baby layettes filled with newborn necessities
  • School supplies
  • Special projects

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Directions to the Samaritan Center

Come visit the Samaritan Center to shop, get help, or give back.

info@thesamaritancenter.net (423) 238-7777 9231 Lee Highway Ooltewah, TN 37363

Office and Social Services Hours

  • Monday – Thursday
    • 9 am – 5 pm

Thrift Store Hours

  • Monday – Thursday
    • 9 am – 6 pm
  • Friday & Saturday
    • CLOSED
  • Sunday
    • 1 pm – 5 pm

All offices, stores, and services are closed 

on Friday and Saturday.

Donation Dock Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
    • 8 am – 9 pm
  • Wednesday
    • 8 am – 5 pm
  •  Friday
    • 9 am – 3 pm
  • Saturday
    • CLOSED
  • Sunday
    • 12 pm – 9 pm