“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” — Mother Teresa. This summer, the Samaritan Center has been able to open our doors to two different church groups who wanted to give back...
Do you remember middle school? You are being pushed to learn and grow, all while figuring out who you are. We know that middle and high school can be challenging for teens, especially if a family is going through financial hardship, loss, or uncertainty. Each year,...
During February our social service department discovered a new opportunity to expand our ministry to the community, through making first aid kits for the homeless. While these kits cost the social services department $5 to create they contain many beneficial items,...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
With the beginning of a new year many hope that 2021 will be better than 2020. However, for some their hopes for a better new year have already gone up in flames, literally. Home fire assistance is one of the various services the Samaritan Center is able to offer to...
A small group gathered in the lobby of the Samaritan Center wearing masks and standing in the corners of the room. The reason they gathered was for the Hulsey awards. This simple gathering was a far cry from the annual appreciation event with table favors, music and a...
