Turning Dreams into Reality
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After hitting rock bottom, Corey found refuge at Good Sam and the courage to hope again.
Wars and Roses: Corey’s Journey to Stability
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After hitting rock bottom, Corey found refuge at Good Sam and the courage to hope again.
Making a Difference: Planned Giving
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As a CPA for 40 years, I often worked with clients on their estate plans. For many people, this was an extremely difficult and emotional process and they often put off completing their plan. Personally, I knew the importance of putting a viable plan together so that my family was protected should I die early. […]
Holiday Hustle Race Series
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Run, Celebrate, and Support Our Neighbors! Get ready to lace up and join the Holiday Hustle Race Series, a festive trio of runs in Kennett Square that are all about fun, community, and giving back! The series includes three races: Halloween Howler, Turkey Trot, and Reindeer Dash, all benefiting Good Samaritan Services! Think you have […]
Paving the Way for Her Son
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For Daja, getting connected with Good Sam meant the chance to give her son a better life. For months, Daja was overpaying for the small, run-down house she lived in with her now 11-year-old son and was often required by her landlord to pay for things that were not her responsibility as a renter. With […]
Excited for the Future: Ebony’s Story
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Excited for the Future: Ebony’s Story Ebony, a Good Sam graduate, achieved some incredible milestones during her time in our program: securing a job, signing a lease for her family of four, and completing her first year toward a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Together, we can love our neighbors well. Your support helps make futures […]
Kay’s Story: Back on Her Own Two Feet
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Kay’s Story: Back on Her Own Two Feet Kay’s life now is completely different from her life a year ago and the proud smile on her face says it all. A single mother of three children, Kay made ends meet by working a part-time job at a local hospital and picking up plenty of extra […]
Ramon’s Journey from Homelessness to Stability as a Single Father
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https://youtu.be/VJh6jiWltV4?feature=shared At Good Sam, we are committed to continually growing to better serve our communities. Over the past year, we identified an unmet need: an increasing number of single dads experiencing homelessness and lacking resources. In response, we pivoted to dedicate one of our properties to housing single fathers and their children. As a single […]
Rich Tucker
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How Heat Affects Those Facing Homelessness
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Thursday and Friday, temperatures in Lancaster County and Chester County are expected to soar to over 90 degrees with heat index values reaching 100 degrees and above. Both counties are under a heat advisory, with Chester County under an excessive heat warning. All that to say, it’s hot. For most, this means spending extra time […]