Foxwynd Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Good Samaritan Services
Good Samaritan Services Receives $50,000 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation to Strengthen Housing and Support for Women in Phoenixville [Phoenixville, PA] – Good Samaritan Services (Good Sam) is deeply grateful to announce a generous $50,000 grant from the Foxwynd Foundation that will strengthen its ability to house and serve women in Phoenixville following its merger with […]
Compassion Changed Everything for Bruce
Compassion Changed Everything for Bruce When Bruce first connected with Good Samaritan Services, he was living in a tent under a bridge with his son, JJ. As winter approached, Bruce was offered a place to stay with a family member on one condition: JJ couldn’t come. For Bruce, the choice was easy. He would not […]
Rolling into Victory: Highlights from the 8th Annual Phoenixville Bed Races
This year’s Phoenixville Bed Races was another incredible day of community spirit, friendly competition, and simple fun. Over a dozen teams came to compete in incredible costumes and gave it their all on the racetrack—all to support our neighbors facing homelessness. From sponsors to volunteers to bed racing teams, everyone who had a role in […]
From Tent to Home: Mercedes’ Story of Determination and Community
This is how futures are transformed. During the coldest months of the year, Mercedes was living in a tent, walking over an hour to her late-night food service job each day. But after a year of homelessness, Mercedes was finally able to find a home at Good Sam. With support from our team, a volunteer […]
SNAP Benefits: Breaking Down the Misconceptions
As SNAP benefits pause due to the government shutdown, those at or around the poverty line are facing some tough decisions. Meet rent payments or get food on the table? Pay the electric bill or get a fresh meal? Across the country, there are over 41 million people that rely on SNAP benefits to get […]
Costumes, Dogs, and Smiles for a Good Cause
2nd Annual Halloween Howler Bbrought 90+ runners and walkers to Anson B. Nixon Park!
Christina Hopper
Bookkeeper
Stewarding Our Spaces: Some Big Renovations Happening at Good Sam!
Every day, we serve over 300 people across two counties and five locations and our goal is to treat each person who comes through our program with the dignity and respect they deserve. Our homes are designed to be welcoming, warm and clean spaces and we are always looking to improve. Whether it means putting […]
How KC Found Purpose and Stability Through Good Sam
For KC, coming to Good Sam was a direct answer to prayer. After losing his well-paying job, his savings quickly dwindled, and he had to leave his apartment and eventually even had to sell his car. With winter in full swing and nowhere to go, KC found temporary refuge at Ann’s Heart Winter Shelter while […]
Jay Eichelberger
Facilities Manager